Finding the Third Proportional to 516,600 and 694,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 516,600 and 694,224 is: 932,920.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
516,600 : 694,224 = 694,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
516,600/694,224 = 694,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
516,600x = 694,224 × 694,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
516,600x = 481,946,962,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,946,962,176/516,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,920.95
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