Finding the Third Proportional to 325,577 and 697,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,577 and 697,878 is: 1,495,909.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,577 : 697,878 = 697,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,577/697,878 = 697,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,577x = 697,878 × 697,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,577x = 487,033,702,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,033,702,884/325,577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,495,909.43
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