Finding the Third Proportional to 527,970 and 700,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,970 and 700,098 is: 928,342.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,970 : 700,098 = 700,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,970/700,098 = 700,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,970x = 700,098 × 700,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,970x = 490,137,209,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,137,209,604/527,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,342.92
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