Finding the Third Proportional to 315,083 and 691,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,083 and 691,397 is: 1,517,155.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,083 : 691,397 = 691,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,083/691,397 = 691,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,083x = 691,397 × 691,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,083x = 478,029,811,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 478,029,811,609/315,083 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,517,155.20
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