Finding the Third Proportional to 314,060 and 697,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,060 and 697,778 is: 1,550,322.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,060 : 697,778 = 697,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,060/697,778 = 697,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,060x = 697,778 × 697,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,060x = 486,894,137,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 486,894,137,284/314,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,550,322.03
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