Finding the Third Proportional to 535,806 and 727,695
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,806 and 727,695 is: 988,305.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,806 : 727,695 = 727,695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,806/727,695 = 727,695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,806x = 727,695 × 727,695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,806x = 529,540,013,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 529,540,013,025/535,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988,305.49
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