Finding the Third Proportional to 534,270 and 832,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,270 and 832,041 is: 1,295,772.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,270 : 832,041 = 832,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,270/832,041 = 832,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,270x = 832,041 × 832,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,270x = 692,292,225,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 692,292,225,681/534,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,295,772.22
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