Finding the Third Proportional to 317,743.50 and 490,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,743.50 and 490,710 is: 757,832.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,743.50 : 490,710 = 490,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,743.50/490,710 = 490,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,743.50x = 490,710 × 490,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,743.50x = 240,796,304,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,796,304,100/317,743.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,832.35
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