Finding the Third Proportional to 316,856 and 704,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,856 and 704,554 is: 1,566,630.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,856 : 704,554 = 704,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,856/704,554 = 704,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,856x = 704,554 × 704,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,856x = 496,396,338,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,396,338,916/316,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,566,630.71
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