Finding the Third Proportional to 533,896 and 719,123
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,896 and 719,123 is: 968,611.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,896 : 719,123 = 719,123 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,896/719,123 = 719,123/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,896x = 719,123 × 719,123 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,896x = 517,137,889,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 517,137,889,129/533,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,611.66
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