Finding the Third Proportional to 319,824 and 689,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,824 and 689,471 is: 1,486,349.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,824 : 689,471 = 689,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,824/689,471 = 689,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,824x = 689,471 × 689,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,824x = 475,370,259,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 475,370,259,841/319,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,486,349.55
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