Finding the Third Proportional to 275,447.50 and 425,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,447.50 and 425,627 is: 657,687.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,447.50 : 425,627 = 425,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,447.50/425,627 = 425,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,447.50x = 425,627 × 425,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,447.50x = 181,158,343,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,158,343,129/275,447.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,687.37
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