Finding the Third Proportional to 318,768 and 693,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,768 and 693,616 is: 1,509,258.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,768 : 693,616 = 693,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,768/693,616 = 693,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,768x = 693,616 × 693,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,768x = 481,103,155,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,103,155,456/318,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,509,258.00
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