Finding the Third Proportional to 325,599 and 706,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,599 and 706,965 is: 1,535,015.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,599 : 706,965 = 706,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,599/706,965 = 706,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,599x = 706,965 × 706,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,599x = 499,799,511,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,799,511,225/325,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,535,015.50
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