Finding the Third Proportional to 318,864 and 699,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,864 and 699,928 is: 1,536,389.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,864 : 699,928 = 699,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,864/699,928 = 699,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,864x = 699,928 × 699,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,864x = 489,899,205,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,899,205,184/318,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,536,389.20
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