Finding the Third Proportional to 535,404 and 713,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,404 and 713,778 is: 951,578.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,404 : 713,778 = 713,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,404/713,778 = 713,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,404x = 713,778 × 713,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,404x = 509,479,033,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,479,033,284/535,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 951,578.68
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