Finding the Third Proportional to 315,086 and 691,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,086 and 691,402 is: 1,517,162.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,086 : 691,402 = 691,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,086/691,402 = 691,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,086x = 691,402 × 691,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,086x = 478,036,725,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 478,036,725,604/315,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,517,162.70
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