Finding the Third Proportional to 535,410 and 829,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,410 and 829,035 is: 1,283,687.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,410 : 829,035 = 829,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,410/829,035 = 829,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,410x = 829,035 × 829,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,410x = 687,299,031,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,299,031,225/535,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,283,687.33
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