Finding the Third Proportional to 317,216 and 467,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,216 and 467,060 is: 687,686.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,216 : 467,060 = 467,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,216/467,060 = 467,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,216x = 467,060 × 467,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,216x = 218,145,043,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,145,043,600/317,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687,686.13
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