Finding the Third Proportional to 331,694 and 719,703.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,694 and 719,703.25 is: 1,561,598.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,694 : 719,703.25 = 719,703.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,694/719,703.25 = 719,703.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,694x = 719,703.25 × 719,703.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,694x = 517,972,768,060.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 517,972,768,060.56/331,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,561,598.24
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