Finding the Third Proportional to 319,602 and 710,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,602 and 710,148 is: 1,577,931.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,602 : 710,148 = 710,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,602/710,148 = 710,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,602x = 710,148 × 710,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,602x = 504,310,181,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,310,181,904/319,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,577,931.87
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