Finding the Third Proportional to 536,160 and 833,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,160 and 833,640 is: 1,296,172.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,160 : 833,640 = 833,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,160/833,640 = 833,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,160x = 833,640 × 833,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,160x = 694,955,649,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 694,955,649,600/536,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,296,172.13
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