Finding the Third Proportional to 317,727 and 486,735.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,727 and 486,735.75 is: 745,645.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,727 : 486,735.75 = 486,735.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,727/486,735.75 = 486,735.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,727x = 486,735.75 × 486,735.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,727x = 236,911,690,328.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,911,690,328.06/317,727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,645.45
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