Finding the Third Proportional to 316,917 and 434,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,917 and 434,547 is: 595,837.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,917 : 434,547 = 434,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,917/434,547 = 434,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,917x = 434,547 × 434,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,917x = 188,831,095,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,831,095,209/316,917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,837.70
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