Finding the Third Proportional to 319,554 and 702,166.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,554 and 702,166.50 is: 1,542,893.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,554 : 702,166.50 = 702,166.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,554/702,166.50 = 702,166.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,554x = 702,166.50 × 702,166.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,554x = 493,037,793,722.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,037,793,722.25/319,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,542,893.51
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