Finding the Third Proportional to 534,882.75 and 728,511.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,882.75 and 728,511.75 is: 992,234.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,882.75 : 728,511.75 = 728,511.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,882.75/728,511.75 = 728,511.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,882.75x = 728,511.75 × 728,511.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,882.75x = 530,729,369,888.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 530,729,369,888.06/534,882.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,234.97
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