Finding the Third Proportional to 316,047 and 696,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,047 and 696,513 is: 1,534,994.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,047 : 696,513 = 696,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,047/696,513 = 696,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,047x = 696,513 × 696,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,047x = 485,130,359,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,130,359,169/316,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,534,994.35
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