Finding the Third Proportional to 533,892 and 719,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,892 and 719,118 is: 968,605.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,892 : 719,118 = 719,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,892/719,118 = 719,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,892x = 719,118 × 719,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,892x = 517,130,697,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 517,130,697,924/533,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,605.44
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