Finding the Third Proportional to 317,980 and 445,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,980 and 445,676 is: 624,652.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,980 : 445,676 = 445,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,980/445,676 = 445,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,980x = 445,676 × 445,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,980x = 198,627,096,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,627,096,976/317,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,652.80
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