Finding the Third Proportional to 319,302 and 699,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,302 and 699,840 is: 1,533,895.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,302 : 699,840 = 699,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,302/699,840 = 699,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,302x = 699,840 × 699,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,302x = 489,776,025,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,776,025,600/319,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,533,895.89
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