Finding the Third Proportional to 315,371 and 700,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,371 and 700,726 is: 1,556,950.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,371 : 700,726 = 700,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,371/700,726 = 700,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,371x = 700,726 × 700,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,371x = 491,016,927,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 491,016,927,076/315,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,556,950.15
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