Finding the Third Proportional to 534,552 and 799,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,552 and 799,209 is: 1,194,897.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,552 : 799,209 = 799,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,552/799,209 = 799,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,552x = 799,209 × 799,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,552x = 638,735,025,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 638,735,025,681/534,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,194,897.83
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