Finding the Third Proportional to 534,360 and 715,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,360 and 715,140 is: 957,079.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,360 : 715,140 = 715,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,360/715,140 = 715,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,360x = 715,140 × 715,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,360x = 511,425,219,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 511,425,219,600/534,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,079.91
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