Finding the Third Proportional to 319,896 and 691,023
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,896 and 691,023 is: 1,492,712.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,896 : 691,023 = 691,023 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,896/691,023 = 691,023/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,896x = 691,023 × 691,023 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,896x = 477,512,786,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 477,512,786,529/319,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,492,712.59
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