Finding the Third Proportional to 325,572 and 703,780.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,572 and 703,780.50 is: 1,521,343.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,572 : 703,780.50 = 703,780.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,572/703,780.50 = 703,780.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,572x = 703,780.50 × 703,780.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,572x = 495,306,992,180.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,306,992,180.25/325,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,521,343.95
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