Finding the Third Proportional to 325,151 and 500,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,151 and 500,165 is: 769,381.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,151 : 500,165 = 500,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,151/500,165 = 500,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,151x = 500,165 × 500,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,151x = 250,165,027,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,165,027,225/325,151 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,381.08
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