Finding the Third Proportional to 533,886 and 719,109
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,886 and 719,109 is: 968,592.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,886 : 719,109 = 719,109 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,886/719,109 = 719,109/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,886x = 719,109 × 719,109 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,886x = 517,117,753,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 517,117,753,881/533,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,592.08
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