Finding the Third Proportional to 317,078 and 660,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,078 and 660,400 is: 1,375,460.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,078 : 660,400 = 660,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,078/660,400 = 660,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,078x = 660,400 × 660,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,078x = 436,128,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,128,160,000/317,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,375,460.17
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