Finding the Third Proportional to 317,091 and 464,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,091 and 464,260 is: 679,733.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,091 : 464,260 = 464,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,091/464,260 = 464,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,091x = 464,260 × 464,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,091x = 215,537,347,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,537,347,600/317,091 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,733.41
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