Finding the Third Proportional to 535,624 and 710,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,624 and 710,840 is: 943,373.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,624 : 710,840 = 710,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,624/710,840 = 710,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,624x = 710,840 × 710,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,624x = 505,293,505,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 505,293,505,600/535,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,373.53
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