Finding the Third Proportional to 503,732 and 698,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,732 and 698,164 is: 967,643.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,732 : 698,164 = 698,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,732/698,164 = 698,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,732x = 698,164 × 698,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,732x = 487,432,970,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,432,970,896/503,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,643.45
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