Finding the Third Proportional to 317,034 and 692,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,034 and 692,865 is: 1,514,228.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,034 : 692,865 = 692,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,034/692,865 = 692,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,034x = 692,865 × 692,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,034x = 480,061,908,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 480,061,908,225/317,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,514,228.47
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