Finding the Third Proportional to 508,001 and 696,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,001 and 696,608 is: 955,239.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,001 : 696,608 = 696,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,001/696,608 = 696,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,001x = 696,608 × 696,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,001x = 485,262,705,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,262,705,664/508,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,239.67
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