Finding the Third Proportional to 317,046 and 702,451.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,046 and 702,451.50 is: 1,556,361.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,046 : 702,451.50 = 702,451.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,046/702,451.50 = 702,451.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,046x = 702,451.50 × 702,451.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,046x = 493,438,109,852.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,438,109,852.25/317,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,556,361.25
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