Finding the Third Proportional to 534,357 and 836,527.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,357 and 836,527.50 is: 1,309,570.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,357 : 836,527.50 = 836,527.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,357/836,527.50 = 836,527.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,357x = 836,527.50 × 836,527.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,357x = 699,778,258,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 699,778,258,256.25/534,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,309,570.68
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