Finding the Third Proportional to 317,532 and 678,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,532 and 678,735 is: 1,450,818.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,532 : 678,735 = 678,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,532/678,735 = 678,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,532x = 678,735 × 678,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,532x = 460,681,200,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 460,681,200,225/317,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,450,818.19
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