Finding the Third Proportional to 318,578 and 694,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,578 and 694,180 is: 1,512,615.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,578 : 694,180 = 694,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,578/694,180 = 694,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,578x = 694,180 × 694,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,578x = 481,885,872,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,885,872,400/318,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,512,615.03
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