Finding the Third Proportional to 318,681 and 699,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,681 and 699,570 is: 1,535,699.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,681 : 699,570 = 699,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,681/699,570 = 699,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,681x = 699,570 × 699,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,681x = 489,398,184,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,398,184,900/318,681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,535,699.29
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