Finding the Third Proportional to 318,704 and 695,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,704 and 695,376 is: 1,517,231.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,704 : 695,376 = 695,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,704/695,376 = 695,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,704x = 695,376 × 695,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,704x = 483,547,781,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 483,547,781,376/318,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,517,231.60
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