Finding the Third Proportional to 325,340 and 704,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,340 and 704,984 is: 1,527,640.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,340 : 704,984 = 704,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,340/704,984 = 704,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,340x = 704,984 × 704,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,340x = 497,002,440,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,002,440,256/325,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,527,640.13
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