Finding the Third Proportional to 316,254 and 694,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,254 and 694,036 is: 1,523,098.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,254 : 694,036 = 694,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,254/694,036 = 694,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,254x = 694,036 × 694,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,254x = 481,685,969,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,685,969,296/316,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,523,098.42
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