Finding the Third Proportional to 319,306.50 and 699,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,306.50 and 699,849 is: 1,533,913.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,306.50 : 699,849 = 699,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,306.50/699,849 = 699,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,306.50x = 699,849 × 699,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,306.50x = 489,788,622,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,788,622,801/319,306.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,533,913.72
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