Finding the Third Proportional to 542,898 and 713,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 542,898 and 713,907 is: 938,782.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
542,898 : 713,907 = 713,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
542,898/713,907 = 713,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
542,898x = 713,907 × 713,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
542,898x = 509,663,204,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,663,204,649/542,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,782.62
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