Finding the Third Proportional to 534,096 and 831,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,096 and 831,780 is: 1,295,381.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,096 : 831,780 = 831,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,096/831,780 = 831,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,096x = 831,780 × 831,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,096x = 691,857,968,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 691,857,968,400/534,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,295,381.30
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