Finding the Third Proportional to 319,580 and 699,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,580 and 699,292 is: 1,530,162.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,580 : 699,292 = 699,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,580/699,292 = 699,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,580x = 699,292 × 699,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,580x = 489,009,301,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,009,301,264/319,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,530,162.40
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