Finding the Third Proportional to 535,550 and 773,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,550 and 773,841 is: 1,118,158.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,550 : 773,841 = 773,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,550/773,841 = 773,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,550x = 773,841 × 773,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,550x = 598,829,893,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 598,829,893,281/535,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,118,158.70
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