Finding the Third Proportional to 275,174 and 425,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,174 and 425,310 is: 657,360.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,174 : 425,310 = 425,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,174/425,310 = 425,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,174x = 425,310 × 425,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,174x = 180,888,596,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,888,596,100/275,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,360.78
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