Finding the Third Proportional to 275,450 and 425,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,450 and 425,325 is: 656,748.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,450 : 425,325 = 425,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,450/425,325 = 425,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,450x = 425,325 × 425,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,450x = 180,901,355,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,901,355,625/275,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,748.43
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