Finding the Third Proportional to 325,762 and 707,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,762 and 707,228 is: 1,535,389.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,762 : 707,228 = 707,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,762/707,228 = 707,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,762x = 707,228 × 707,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,762x = 500,171,443,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,171,443,984/325,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,535,389.16
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