Finding the Third Proportional to 535,362 and 713,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,362 and 713,730 is: 951,525.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,362 : 713,730 = 713,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,362/713,730 = 713,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,362x = 713,730 × 713,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,362x = 509,410,512,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,410,512,900/535,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 951,525.35
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