Finding the Third Proportional to 319,939 and 700,141
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,939 and 700,141 is: 1,532,159.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,939 : 700,141 = 700,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,939/700,141 = 700,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,939x = 700,141 × 700,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,939x = 490,197,419,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,197,419,881/319,939 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,532,159.00
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