Finding the Third Proportional to 317,305 and 692,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,305 and 692,493 is: 1,511,311.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,305 : 692,493 = 692,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,305/692,493 = 692,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,305x = 692,493 × 692,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,305x = 479,546,555,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 479,546,555,049/317,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,511,311.06
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