Finding the Third Proportional to 325,547 and 497,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,547 and 497,703 is: 760,898.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,547 : 497,703 = 497,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,547/497,703 = 497,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,547x = 497,703 × 497,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,547x = 247,708,276,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,708,276,209/325,547 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,898.66
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