Finding the Third Proportional to 516,614 and 697,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 516,614 and 697,773 is: 942,458.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
516,614 : 697,773 = 697,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
516,614/697,773 = 697,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
516,614x = 697,773 × 697,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
516,614x = 486,887,159,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 486,887,159,529/516,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 942,458.31
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