Finding the Third Proportional to 407,168 and 535,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,168 and 535,425 is: 704,082.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,168 : 535,425 = 535,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,168/535,425 = 535,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,168x = 535,425 × 535,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,168x = 286,679,930,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,679,930,625/407,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,082.67
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