Finding the Third Proportional to 535,704 and 727,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,704 and 727,554 is: 988,110.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,704 : 727,554 = 727,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,704/727,554 = 727,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,704x = 727,554 × 727,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,704x = 529,334,822,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 529,334,822,916/535,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988,110.64
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