Finding the Third Proportional to 535,428 and 829,060.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,428 and 829,060.50 is: 1,283,723.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,428 : 829,060.50 = 829,060.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,428/829,060.50 = 829,060.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,428x = 829,060.50 × 829,060.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,428x = 687,341,312,660.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,341,312,660.25/535,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,283,723.14
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