Finding the Third Proportional to 317,408 and 430,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,408 and 430,593 is: 584,138.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,408 : 430,593 = 430,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,408/430,593 = 430,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,408x = 430,593 × 430,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,408x = 185,410,331,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,410,331,649/317,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,138.81
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