Finding the Third Proportional to 317,395.13 and 430,575.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,395.13 and 430,575.75 is: 584,115.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,395.13 : 430,575.75 = 430,575.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,395.13/430,575.75 = 430,575.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,395.13x = 430,575.75 × 430,575.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,395.13x = 185,395,476,488.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,395,476,488.06/317,395.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,115.70
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