Finding the Third Proportional to 317,776 and 445,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,776 and 445,362 is: 624,173.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,776 : 445,362 = 445,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,776/445,362 = 445,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,776x = 445,362 × 445,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,776x = 198,347,311,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,347,311,044/317,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,173.35
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