Finding the Third Proportional to 534,732 and 713,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,732 and 713,586 is: 952,262.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,732 : 713,586 = 713,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,732/713,586 = 713,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,732x = 713,586 × 713,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,732x = 509,204,979,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,204,979,396/534,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952,262.03
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