Finding the Third Proportional to 407,149 and 535,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,149 and 535,399 is: 704,047.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,149 : 535,399 = 535,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,149/535,399 = 535,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,149x = 535,399 × 535,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,149x = 286,652,089,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,652,089,201/407,149 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,047.14
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