Finding the Third Proportional to 325,740 and 707,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,740 and 707,160 is: 1,535,197.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,740 : 707,160 = 707,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,740/707,160 = 707,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,740x = 707,160 × 707,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,740x = 500,075,265,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,075,265,600/325,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,535,197.60
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