Finding the Third Proportional to 533,688 and 802,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,688 and 802,476 is: 1,206,637.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,688 : 802,476 = 802,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,688/802,476 = 802,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,688x = 802,476 × 802,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,688x = 643,967,730,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,967,730,576/533,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,206,637.08
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