Finding the Third Proportional to 325,289 and 507,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,289 and 507,608 is: 792,113.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,289 : 507,608 = 507,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,289/507,608 = 507,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,289x = 507,608 × 507,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,289x = 257,665,881,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,665,881,664/325,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,113.73
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