Finding the Third Proportional to 317,171.63 and 458,257.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,171.63 and 458,257.88 is: 662,102.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,171.63 : 458,257.88 = 458,257.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,171.63/458,257.88 = 458,257.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,171.63x = 458,257.88 × 458,257.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,171.63x = 210,000,279,999.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,000,279,999.52/317,171.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,102.99
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