Finding the Third Proportional to 325,828 and 477,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,828 and 477,086 is: 698,561.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,828 : 477,086 = 477,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,828/477,086 = 477,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,828x = 477,086 × 477,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,828x = 227,611,051,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,611,051,396/325,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,561.98
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