Finding the Third Proportional to 317,200 and 491,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,200 and 491,736 is: 762,308.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,200 : 491,736 = 491,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,200/491,736 = 491,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,200x = 491,736 × 491,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,200x = 241,804,293,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,804,293,696/317,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,308.62
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