Finding the Third Proportional to 325,973 and 687,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,973 and 687,343 is: 1,449,323.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,973 : 687,343 = 687,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,973/687,343 = 687,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,973x = 687,343 × 687,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,973x = 472,440,399,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 472,440,399,649/325,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,449,323.72
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