Finding the Third Proportional to 325,444 and 503,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,444 and 503,869 is: 780,115.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,444 : 503,869 = 503,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,444/503,869 = 503,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,444x = 503,869 × 503,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,444x = 253,883,969,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,883,969,161/325,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,115.69
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