Finding the Third Proportional to 316,793 and 689,355
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,793 and 689,355 is: 1,500,065.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,793 : 689,355 = 689,355 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,793/689,355 = 689,355/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,793x = 689,355 × 689,355 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,793x = 475,210,316,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 475,210,316,025/316,793 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,500,065.71
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