Finding the Third Proportional to 319,256 and 698,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,256 and 698,344 is: 1,527,565.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,256 : 698,344 = 698,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,256/698,344 = 698,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,256x = 698,344 × 698,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,256x = 487,684,342,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,684,342,336/319,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,527,565.16
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