Finding the Third Proportional to 319,250 and 698,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,250 and 698,332 is: 1,527,541.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,250 : 698,332 = 698,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,250/698,332 = 698,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,250x = 698,332 × 698,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,250x = 487,667,582,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,667,582,224/319,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,527,541.37
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