Finding the Third Proportional to 508,514 and 690,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,514 and 690,627 is: 937,959.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,514 : 690,627 = 690,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,514/690,627 = 690,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,514x = 690,627 × 690,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,514x = 476,965,653,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 476,965,653,129/508,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 937,959.73
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