Finding the Third Proportional to 535,338 and 830,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,338 and 830,185 is: 1,287,424.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,338 : 830,185 = 830,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,338/830,185 = 830,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,338x = 830,185 × 830,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,338x = 689,207,134,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 689,207,134,225/535,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,287,424.27
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