Finding the Third Proportional to 407,151 and 535,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,151 and 535,402 is: 704,051.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,151 : 535,402 = 535,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,151/535,402 = 535,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,151x = 535,402 × 535,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,151x = 286,655,301,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,655,301,604/407,151 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,051.57
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