Finding the Third Proportional to 317,817 and 505,885.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,817 and 505,885.50 is: 805,243.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,817 : 505,885.50 = 505,885.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,817/505,885.50 = 505,885.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,817x = 505,885.50 × 505,885.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,817x = 255,920,139,110.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,920,139,110.25/317,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,243.71
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