Finding the Third Proportional to 325,998 and 498,683.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,998 and 498,683.25 is: 762,842.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,998 : 498,683.25 = 498,683.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,998/498,683.25 = 498,683.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,998x = 498,683.25 × 498,683.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,998x = 248,684,983,830.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,684,983,830.56/325,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,842.05
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