Finding the Third Proportional to 319,872 and 688,951.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,872 and 688,951.50 is: 1,483,887.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,872 : 688,951.50 = 688,951.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,872/688,951.50 = 688,951.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,872x = 688,951.50 × 688,951.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,872x = 474,654,169,352.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 474,654,169,352.25/319,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,483,887.83
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