Finding the Third Proportional to 310,206 and 497,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,206 and 497,703 is: 798,528.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,206 : 497,703 = 497,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,206/497,703 = 497,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,206x = 497,703 × 497,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,206x = 247,708,276,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,708,276,209/310,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,528.32
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