Finding the Third Proportional to 318,748.22 and 693,572.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,748.22 and 693,572.06 is: 1,509,160.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,748.22 : 693,572.06 = 693,572.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,748.22/693,572.06 = 693,572.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,748.22x = 693,572.06 × 693,572.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,748.22x = 481,042,205,880.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,042,205,880.50/318,748.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,509,160.45
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