Finding the Third Proportional to 325,833.75 and 717,972.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,833.75 and 717,972.75 is: 1,582,048.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,833.75 : 717,972.75 = 717,972.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,833.75/717,972.75 = 717,972.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,833.75x = 717,972.75 × 717,972.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,833.75x = 515,484,869,742.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,484,869,742.56/325,833.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,582,048.73
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