Finding the Third Proportional to 325,575 and 504,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,575 and 504,072 is: 780,430.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,575 : 504,072 = 504,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,575/504,072 = 504,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,575x = 504,072 × 504,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,575x = 254,088,581,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,088,581,184/325,575 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,430.26
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