Finding the Third Proportional to 317,696 and 444,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,696 and 444,360 is: 621,524.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,696 : 444,360 = 444,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,696/444,360 = 444,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,696x = 444,360 × 444,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,696x = 197,455,809,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,455,809,600/317,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,524.38
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