Finding the Third Proportional to 515,921 and 700,607
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,921 and 700,607 is: 951,405.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,921 : 700,607 = 700,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,921/700,607 = 700,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,921x = 700,607 × 700,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,921x = 490,850,168,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,850,168,449/515,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 951,405.68
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