Finding the Third Proportional to 534,720 and 713,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,720 and 713,568 is: 952,235.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,720 : 713,568 = 713,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,720/713,568 = 713,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,720x = 713,568 × 713,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,720x = 509,179,290,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,179,290,624/534,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952,235.36
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