Finding the Third Proportional to 533,596 and 813,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,596 and 813,948 is: 1,241,597.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,596 : 813,948 = 813,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,596/813,948 = 813,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,596x = 813,948 × 813,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,596x = 662,511,346,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 662,511,346,704/533,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,241,597.29
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