Finding the Third Proportional to 534,609 and 706,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,609 and 706,657 is: 934,073.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,609 : 706,657 = 706,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,609/706,657 = 706,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,609x = 706,657 × 706,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,609x = 499,364,115,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,364,115,649/534,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 934,073.53
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