Finding the Third Proportional to 534,768 and 802,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,768 and 802,257 is: 1,203,543.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,768 : 802,257 = 802,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,768/802,257 = 802,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,768x = 802,257 × 802,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,768x = 643,616,294,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,616,294,049/534,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,203,543.02
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