Finding the Third Proportional to 315,664 and 693,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,664 and 693,536 is: 1,523,747.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,664 : 693,536 = 693,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,664/693,536 = 693,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,664x = 693,536 × 693,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,664x = 480,992,183,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 480,992,183,296/315,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,523,747.35
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