Finding the Third Proportional to 535,458 and 713,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,458 and 713,862 is: 951,706.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,458 : 713,862 = 713,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,458/713,862 = 713,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,458x = 713,862 × 713,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,458x = 509,598,955,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,598,955,044/535,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 951,706.68
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