Finding the Third Proportional to 275,458 and 425,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,458 and 425,339 is: 656,772.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,458 : 425,339 = 425,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,458/425,339 = 425,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,458x = 425,339 × 425,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,458x = 180,913,264,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,913,264,921/275,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,772.59
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