Finding the Third Proportional to 275,235.50 and 425,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,235.50 and 425,380 is: 657,430.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,235.50 : 425,380 = 425,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,235.50/425,380 = 425,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,235.50x = 425,380 × 425,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,235.50x = 180,948,144,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,948,144,400/275,235.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,430.25
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