Finding the Third Proportional to 535,558 and 782,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,558 and 782,811 is: 1,144,214.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,558 : 782,811 = 782,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,558/782,811 = 782,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,558x = 782,811 × 782,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,558x = 612,793,061,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,793,061,721/535,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,144,214.19
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