Finding the Third Proportional to 319,214 and 685,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,214 and 685,467 is: 1,471,943.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,214 : 685,467 = 685,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,214/685,467 = 685,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,214x = 685,467 × 685,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,214x = 469,865,008,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 469,865,008,089/319,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,471,943.61
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