Finding the Third Proportional to 317,206 and 714,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,206 and 714,263 is: 1,608,329.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,206 : 714,263 = 714,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,206/714,263 = 714,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,206x = 714,263 × 714,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,206x = 510,171,633,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,171,633,169/317,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,608,329.08
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