Finding the Third Proportional to 533,706 and 811,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,706 and 811,557 is: 1,234,059.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,706 : 811,557 = 811,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,706/811,557 = 811,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,706x = 811,557 × 811,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,706x = 658,624,764,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 658,624,764,249/533,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,234,059.13
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