Finding the Third Proportional to 217,478 and 317,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,478 and 317,825 is: 464,473.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,478 : 317,825 = 317,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,478/317,825 = 317,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,478x = 317,825 × 317,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,478x = 101,012,730,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,012,730,625/217,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,473.33
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