Finding the Third Proportional to 325,278 and 507,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,278 and 507,590 is: 792,084.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,278 : 507,590 = 507,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,278/507,590 = 507,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,278x = 507,590 × 507,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,278x = 257,647,608,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,647,608,100/325,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,084.33
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