Finding the Third Proportional to 535,909 and 829,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,909 and 829,428 is: 1,283,708.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,909 : 829,428 = 829,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,909/829,428 = 829,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,909x = 829,428 × 829,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,909x = 687,950,807,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,950,807,184/535,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,283,708.25
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