Finding the Third Proportional to 317,204 and 683,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,204 and 683,917 is: 1,474,579.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,204 : 683,917 = 683,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,204/683,917 = 683,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,204x = 683,917 × 683,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,204x = 467,742,462,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,742,462,889/317,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,474,579.33
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