Finding the Third Proportional to 317,229 and 491,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,229 and 491,949 is: 762,899.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,229 : 491,949 = 491,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,229/491,949 = 491,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,229x = 491,949 × 491,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,229x = 242,013,818,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,013,818,601/317,229 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,899.42
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