Finding the Third Proportional to 534,036 and 826,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,036 and 826,623 is: 1,279,512.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,036 : 826,623 = 826,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,036/826,623 = 826,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,036x = 826,623 × 826,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,036x = 683,305,584,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 683,305,584,129/534,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,279,512.21
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