Finding the Third Proportional to 319,502 and 683,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,502 and 683,887 is: 1,463,845.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,502 : 683,887 = 683,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,502/683,887 = 683,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,502x = 683,887 × 683,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,502x = 467,701,428,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,701,428,769/319,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,463,845.07
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