Finding the Third Proportional to 317,764 and 471,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,764 and 471,170 is: 698,635.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,764 : 471,170 = 471,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,764/471,170 = 471,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,764x = 471,170 × 471,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,764x = 222,001,168,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,001,168,900/317,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,635.37
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