Finding the Third Proportional to 533,894 and 719,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,894 and 719,120 is: 968,607.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,894 : 719,120 = 719,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,894/719,120 = 719,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,894x = 719,120 × 719,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,894x = 517,133,574,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 517,133,574,400/533,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,607.20
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