Finding the Third Proportional to 317,186 and 665,510
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,186 and 665,510 is: 1,396,352.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,186 : 665,510 = 665,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,186/665,510 = 665,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,186x = 665,510 × 665,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,186x = 442,903,560,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,903,560,100/317,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,396,352.80
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