Finding the Third Proportional to 317,678 and 493,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,678 and 493,943 is: 768,009.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,678 : 493,943 = 493,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,678/493,943 = 493,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,678x = 493,943 × 493,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,678x = 243,979,687,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,979,687,249/317,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,009.39
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