Finding the Third Proportional to 325,772 and 707,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,772 and 707,248 is: 1,535,428.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,772 : 707,248 = 707,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,772/707,248 = 707,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,772x = 707,248 × 707,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,772x = 500,199,733,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,199,733,504/325,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,535,428.87
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