Finding the Third Proportional to 275,503.13 and 425,537.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,503.13 and 425,537.44 is: 657,277.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,503.13 : 425,537.44 = 425,537.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,503.13/425,537.44 = 425,537.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,503.13x = 425,537.44 × 425,537.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,503.13x = 181,082,110,714.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,082,110,714.07/275,503.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,277.88
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