Finding the Third Proportional to 317,460 and 431,145
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,460 and 431,145 is: 585,541.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,460 : 431,145 = 431,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,460/431,145 = 431,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,460x = 431,145 × 431,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,460x = 185,886,011,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,886,011,025/317,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,541.52
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