Finding the Third Proportional to 325,446 and 503,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,446 and 503,872 is: 780,120.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,446 : 503,872 = 503,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,446/503,872 = 503,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,446x = 503,872 × 503,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,446x = 253,886,992,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,886,992,384/325,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,120.18
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