Finding the Third Proportional to 318,615 and 688,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,615 and 688,851 is: 1,489,307.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,615 : 688,851 = 688,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,615/688,851 = 688,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,615x = 688,851 × 688,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,615x = 474,515,700,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 474,515,700,201/318,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,489,307.47
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