Finding the Third Proportional to 317,450.50 and 677,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,450.50 and 677,954 is: 1,447,852.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,450.50 : 677,954 = 677,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,450.50/677,954 = 677,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,450.50x = 677,954 × 677,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,450.50x = 459,621,626,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,621,626,116/317,450.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,447,852.90
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