Finding the Third Proportional to 325,800 and 707,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,800 and 707,276 is: 1,535,418.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,800 : 707,276 = 707,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,800/707,276 = 707,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,800x = 707,276 × 707,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,800x = 500,239,340,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,239,340,176/325,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,535,418.48
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