Finding the Third Proportional to 535,818 and 727,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,818 and 727,701 is: 988,299.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,818 : 727,701 = 727,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,818/727,701 = 727,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,818x = 727,701 × 727,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,818x = 529,548,745,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 529,548,745,401/535,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988,299.66
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