Finding the Third Proportional to 533,767 and 764,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,767 and 764,496 is: 1,094,961.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,767 : 764,496 = 764,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,767/764,496 = 764,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,767x = 764,496 × 764,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,767x = 584,454,134,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 584,454,134,016/533,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,094,961.16
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