Finding the Third Proportional to 517,800 and 695,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,800 and 695,376 is: 933,850.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,800 : 695,376 = 695,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,800/695,376 = 695,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,800x = 695,376 × 695,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,800x = 483,547,781,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 483,547,781,376/517,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 933,850.49
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