Finding the Third Proportional to 317,952 and 672,711.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,952 and 672,711.75 is: 1,423,300.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,952 : 672,711.75 = 672,711.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,952/672,711.75 = 672,711.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,952x = 672,711.75 × 672,711.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,952x = 452,541,098,588.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,541,098,588.06/317,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,423,300.05
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