Finding the Third Proportional to 318,193 and 686,175
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,193 and 686,175 is: 1,479,718.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,193 : 686,175 = 686,175 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,193/686,175 = 686,175/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,193x = 686,175 × 686,175 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,193x = 470,836,130,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 470,836,130,625/318,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,479,718.69
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