Finding the Third Proportional to 307,758 and 694,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,758 and 694,539 is: 1,567,414.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,758 : 694,539 = 694,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,758/694,539 = 694,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,758x = 694,539 × 694,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,758x = 482,384,422,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 482,384,422,521/307,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,567,414.73
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