Finding the Third Proportional to 535,232 and 788,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,232 and 788,063 is: 1,160,325.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,232 : 788,063 = 788,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,232/788,063 = 788,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,232x = 788,063 × 788,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,232x = 621,043,291,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 621,043,291,969/535,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,160,325.41
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