Finding the Third Proportional to 317,736 and 469,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,736 and 469,210 is: 692,896.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,736 : 469,210 = 469,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,736/469,210 = 469,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,736x = 469,210 × 469,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,736x = 220,158,024,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,158,024,100/317,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,896.06
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