Finding the Third Proportional to 325,710 and 717,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,710 and 717,678 is: 1,581,350.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,710 : 717,678 = 717,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,710/717,678 = 717,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,710x = 717,678 × 717,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,710x = 515,061,711,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,061,711,684/325,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,581,350.62
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