Finding the Third Proportional to 318,582 and 695,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,582 and 695,118 is: 1,516,686.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,582 : 695,118 = 695,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,582/695,118 = 695,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,582x = 695,118 × 695,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,582x = 483,189,033,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 483,189,033,924/318,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,516,686.55
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