Finding the Third Proportional to 535,202 and 826,787
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,202 and 826,787 is: 1,277,231.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,202 : 826,787 = 826,787 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,202/826,787 = 826,787/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,202x = 826,787 × 826,787 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,202x = 683,576,743,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 683,576,743,369/535,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,277,231.29
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