Finding the Third Proportional to 318,966 and 690,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,966 and 690,420 is: 1,494,453.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,966 : 690,420 = 690,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,966/690,420 = 690,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,966x = 690,420 × 690,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,966x = 476,679,776,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 476,679,776,400/318,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,494,453.25
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