Finding the Third Proportional to 317,190 and 432,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,190 and 432,033 is: 588,456.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,190 : 432,033 = 432,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,190/432,033 = 432,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,190x = 432,033 × 432,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,190x = 186,652,513,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,652,513,089/317,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,456.49
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