Finding the Third Proportional to 508,158 and 696,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,158 and 696,797 is: 955,462.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,158 : 696,797 = 696,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,158/696,797 = 696,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,158x = 696,797 × 696,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,158x = 485,526,059,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,526,059,209/508,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,462.79
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