Finding the Third Proportional to 316,948 and 696,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,948 and 696,103 is: 1,528,829.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,948 : 696,103 = 696,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,948/696,103 = 696,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,948x = 696,103 × 696,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,948x = 484,559,386,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,559,386,609/316,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,528,829.29
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