Finding the Third Proportional to 496,134 and 698,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 496,134 and 698,690 is: 983,943.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496,134 : 698,690 = 698,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496,134/698,690 = 698,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496,134x = 698,690 × 698,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496,134x = 488,167,716,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 488,167,716,100/496,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 983,943.28
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