Finding the Third Proportional to 533,606 and 813,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,606 and 813,963 is: 1,241,619.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,606 : 813,963 = 813,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,606/813,963 = 813,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,606x = 813,963 × 813,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,606x = 662,535,765,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 662,535,765,369/533,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,241,619.78
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