Finding the Third Proportional to 535,257 and 729,052.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,257 and 729,052.50 is: 993,013.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,257 : 729,052.50 = 729,052.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,257/729,052.50 = 729,052.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,257x = 729,052.50 × 729,052.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,257x = 531,517,547,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 531,517,547,756.25/535,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 993,013.73
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