Finding the Third Proportional to 325,543 and 497,697
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,543 and 497,697 is: 760,889.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,543 : 497,697 = 497,697 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,543/497,697 = 497,697/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,543x = 497,697 × 497,697 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,543x = 247,702,303,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,702,303,809/325,543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,889.66
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