Finding the Third Proportional to 315,314 and 691,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,314 and 691,946 is: 1,518,452.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,314 : 691,946 = 691,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,314/691,946 = 691,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,314x = 691,946 × 691,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,314x = 478,789,266,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 478,789,266,916/315,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,518,452.29
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