Finding the Third Proportional to 316,032 and 693,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,032 and 693,888 is: 1,523,518.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,032 : 693,888 = 693,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,032/693,888 = 693,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,032x = 693,888 × 693,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,032x = 481,480,556,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,480,556,544/316,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,523,518.37
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