Finding the Third Proportional to 275,034 and 437,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,034 and 437,633 is: 696,359.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,034 : 437,633 = 437,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,034/437,633 = 437,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,034x = 437,633 × 437,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,034x = 191,522,642,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,522,642,689/275,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,359.88
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