Finding the Third Proportional to 535,281.75 and 788,135.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,281.75 and 788,135.63 is: 1,160,431.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,281.75 : 788,135.63 = 788,135.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,281.75/788,135.63 = 788,135.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,281.75x = 788,135.63 × 788,135.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,281.75x = 621,157,763,394.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 621,157,763,394.14/535,281.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,160,431.42
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