Finding the Third Proportional to 275,254 and 425,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,254 and 425,407 is: 657,469.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,254 : 425,407 = 425,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,254/425,407 = 425,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,254x = 425,407 × 425,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,254x = 180,971,115,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,971,115,649/275,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,469.52
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