Finding the Third Proportional to 315,276 and 700,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,276 and 700,536 is: 1,556,574.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,276 : 700,536 = 700,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,276/700,536 = 700,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,276x = 700,536 × 700,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,276x = 490,750,687,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,750,687,296/315,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,556,574.83
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