Finding the Third Proportional to 535,464 and 713,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,464 and 713,868 is: 951,712.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,464 : 713,868 = 713,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,464/713,868 = 713,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,464x = 713,868 × 713,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,464x = 509,607,521,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,607,521,424/535,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 951,712.01
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