Finding the Third Proportional to 535,623 and 710,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,623 and 710,850 is: 943,401.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,623 : 710,850 = 710,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,623/710,850 = 710,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,623x = 710,850 × 710,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,623x = 505,307,722,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 505,307,722,500/535,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,401.84
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