Finding the Third Proportional to 319,934 and 700,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,934 and 700,132 is: 1,532,143.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,934 : 700,132 = 700,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,934/700,132 = 700,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,934x = 700,132 × 700,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,934x = 490,184,817,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,184,817,424/319,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,532,143.56
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