Finding the Third Proportional to 325,620 and 500,797.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,620 and 500,797.69 is: 770,217.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,620 : 500,797.69 = 500,797.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,620/500,797.69 = 500,797.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,620x = 500,797.69 × 500,797.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,620x = 250,798,323,805.35 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,798,323,805.35/325,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,217.81
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