Finding the Third Proportional to 319,686 and 689,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,686 and 689,232 is: 1,485,960.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,686 : 689,232 = 689,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,686/689,232 = 689,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,686x = 689,232 × 689,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,686x = 475,040,749,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 475,040,749,824/319,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,485,960.44
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