Finding the Third Proportional to 315,542 and 694,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,542 and 694,189 is: 1,527,208.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,542 : 694,189 = 694,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,542/694,189 = 694,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,542x = 694,189 × 694,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,542x = 481,898,367,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,898,367,721/315,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,527,208.32
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