Finding the Third Proportional to 325,966 and 518,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,966 and 518,650 is: 825,232.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,966 : 518,650 = 518,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,966/518,650 = 518,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,966x = 518,650 × 518,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,966x = 268,997,822,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,997,822,500/325,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,232.76
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