Finding the Third Proportional to 317,316 and 692,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,316 and 692,511 is: 1,511,337.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,316 : 692,511 = 692,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,316/692,511 = 692,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,316x = 692,511 × 692,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,316x = 479,571,485,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 479,571,485,121/317,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,511,337.23
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