Finding the Third Proportional to 325 and 517
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Solution
The third proportional to 325 and 517 is: 822.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325 : 517 = 517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325/517 = 517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325x = 517 × 517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325x = 267,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,289/325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822.43
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