Finding the Third Proportional to 325,871 and 681,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,871 and 681,535 is: 1,425,379.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,871 : 681,535 = 681,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,871/681,535 = 681,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,871x = 681,535 × 681,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,871x = 464,489,956,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,489,956,225/325,871 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,425,379.85
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