Finding the Third Proportional to 535,276 and 781,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,276 and 781,557 is: 1,141,152.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,276 : 781,557 = 781,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,276/781,557 = 781,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,276x = 781,557 × 781,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,276x = 610,831,344,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 610,831,344,249/535,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,141,152.12
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