Finding the Third Proportional to 533,884 and 719,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,884 and 719,106 is: 968,587.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,884 : 719,106 = 719,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,884/719,106 = 719,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,884x = 719,106 × 719,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,884x = 517,113,439,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 517,113,439,236/533,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,587.63
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