Finding the Third Proportional to 275,449 and 425,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,449 and 425,629 is: 657,689.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,449 : 425,629 = 425,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,449/425,629 = 425,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,449x = 425,629 × 425,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,449x = 181,160,045,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,160,045,641/275,449 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,689.97
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