Finding the Third Proportional to 319,673 and 532,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,673 and 532,713 is: 887,729.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,673 : 532,713 = 532,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,673/532,713 = 532,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,673x = 532,713 × 532,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,673x = 283,783,140,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,783,140,369/319,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887,729.46
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