Finding the Third Proportional to 317.25 and 428.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 317.25 and 428.63 is: 579.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317.25 : 428.63 = 428.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317.25/428.63 = 428.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317.25x = 428.63 × 428.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317.25x = 183,719.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,719.39/317.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579.10
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