Finding the Third Proportional to 533,598 and 813,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,598 and 813,951 is: 1,241,601.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,598 : 813,951 = 813,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,598/813,951 = 813,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,598x = 813,951 × 813,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,598x = 662,516,230,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 662,516,230,401/533,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,241,601.79
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