Finding the Third Proportional to 535,431 and 788,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,431 and 788,334 is: 1,160,692.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,431 : 788,334 = 788,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,431/788,334 = 788,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,431x = 788,334 × 788,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,431x = 621,470,495,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 621,470,495,556/535,431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,160,692.03
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