Finding the Third Proportional to 325,954 and 518,657.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,954 and 518,657.50 is: 825,287.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,954 : 518,657.50 = 518,657.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,954/518,657.50 = 518,657.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,954x = 518,657.50 × 518,657.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,954x = 269,005,602,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,005,602,306.25/325,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,287.01
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