Finding the Third Proportional to 319,974 and 691,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,974 and 691,264 is: 1,493,389.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,974 : 691,264 = 691,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,974/691,264 = 691,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,974x = 691,264 × 691,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,974x = 477,845,917,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 477,845,917,696/319,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,493,389.83
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