Finding the Third Proportional to 318,357 and 697,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,357 and 697,950 is: 1,530,150.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,357 : 697,950 = 697,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,357/697,950 = 697,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,357x = 697,950 × 697,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,357x = 487,134,202,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,134,202,500/318,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,530,150.75
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