Finding the Third Proportional to 317,574 and 493,857
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,574 and 493,857 is: 767,993.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,574 : 493,857 = 493,857 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,574/493,857 = 493,857/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,574x = 493,857 × 493,857 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,574x = 243,894,736,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,894,736,449/317,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,993.40
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