Finding the Third Proportional to 535,572 and 710,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,572 and 710,775 is: 943,292.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,572 : 710,775 = 710,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,572/710,775 = 710,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,572x = 710,775 × 710,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,572x = 505,201,100,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 505,201,100,625/535,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,292.59
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