Finding the Third Proportional to 317,007 and 692,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,007 and 692,793 is: 1,514,042.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,007 : 692,793 = 692,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,007/692,793 = 692,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,007x = 692,793 × 692,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,007x = 479,962,140,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 479,962,140,849/317,007 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,514,042.72
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