Finding the Third Proportional to 317,222 and 430,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,222 and 430,619 is: 584,551.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,222 : 430,619 = 430,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,222/430,619 = 430,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,222x = 430,619 × 430,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,222x = 185,432,723,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,432,723,161/317,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,551.90
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