Finding the Third Proportional to 316,851.75 and 704,544.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,851.75 and 704,544.75 is: 1,566,610.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,851.75 : 704,544.75 = 704,544.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,851.75/704,544.75 = 704,544.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,851.75x = 704,544.75 × 704,544.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,851.75x = 496,383,304,752.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,383,304,752.56/316,851.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,566,610.58
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