Finding the Third Proportional to 319,072 and 690,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,072 and 690,976 is: 1,496,363.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,072 : 690,976 = 690,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,072/690,976 = 690,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,072x = 690,976 × 690,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,072x = 477,447,832,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 477,447,832,576/319,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,496,363.93
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