Finding the Third Proportional to 318,710 and 689,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,710 and 689,692 is: 1,492,501.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,710 : 689,692 = 689,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,710/689,692 = 689,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,710x = 689,692 × 689,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,710x = 475,675,054,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 475,675,054,864/318,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,492,501.19
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