Finding the Third Proportional to 275,456 and 425,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,456 and 425,336 is: 656,768.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,456 : 425,336 = 425,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,456/425,336 = 425,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,456x = 425,336 × 425,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,456x = 180,910,712,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,910,712,896/275,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,768.10
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