Finding the Third Proportional to 325 and 626
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Solution
The third proportional to 325 and 626 is: 1,205.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325 : 626 = 626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325/626 = 626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325x = 626 × 626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325x = 391,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,876/325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,205.77
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