Finding the Third Proportional to 317 and 539
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Solution
The third proportional to 317 and 539 is: 916.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317 : 539 = 539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317/539 = 539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317x = 539 × 539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317x = 290,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,521/317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916.47
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