Finding the Third Proportional to 531,482 and 807,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 531,482 and 807,063 is: 1,225,536.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531,482 : 807,063 = 807,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531,482/807,063 = 807,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531,482x = 807,063 × 807,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531,482x = 651,350,685,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 651,350,685,969/531,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,225,536.68
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