Finding the Third Proportional to 319,428 and 705,316.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,428 and 705,316.50 is: 1,557,381.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,428 : 705,316.50 = 705,316.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,428/705,316.50 = 705,316.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,428x = 705,316.50 × 705,316.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,428x = 497,471,365,172.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,471,365,172.25/319,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,557,381.84
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