Finding the Third Proportional to 535,634 and 734,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,634 and 734,471 is: 1,007,119.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,634 : 734,471 = 734,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,634/734,471 = 734,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,634x = 734,471 × 734,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,634x = 539,447,649,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,447,649,841/535,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,007,119.88
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