Finding the Third Proportional to 314,094 and 688,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,094 and 688,000 is: 1,507,013.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,094 : 688,000 = 688,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,094/688,000 = 688,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,094x = 688,000 × 688,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,094x = 473,344,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 473,344,000,000/314,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,507,013.82
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