Finding the Third Proportional to 535,158 and 829,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,158 and 829,089 is: 1,284,459.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,158 : 829,089 = 829,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,158/829,089 = 829,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,158x = 829,089 × 829,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,158x = 687,388,569,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,388,569,921/535,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,284,459.11
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