Finding the Third Proportional to 317,376 and 451,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,376 and 451,200 is: 641,451.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,376 : 451,200 = 451,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,376/451,200 = 451,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,376x = 451,200 × 451,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,376x = 203,581,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,581,440,000/317,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,451.91
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