Finding the Third Proportional to 716,538 and 929,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 716,538 and 929,913 is: 1,206,828.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
716,538 : 929,913 = 929,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
716,538/929,913 = 929,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
716,538x = 929,913 × 929,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
716,538x = 864,738,187,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 864,738,187,569/716,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,206,828.09
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