Finding the Third Proportional to 318,074 and 692,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,074 and 692,249 is: 1,506,594.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,074 : 692,249 = 692,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,074/692,249 = 692,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,074x = 692,249 × 692,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,074x = 479,208,678,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 479,208,678,001/318,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,506,594.94
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