Finding the Third Proportional to 317,664 and 692,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,664 and 692,280 is: 1,508,674.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,664 : 692,280 = 692,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,664/692,280 = 692,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,664x = 692,280 × 692,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,664x = 479,251,598,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 479,251,598,400/317,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,508,674.57
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