Finding the Third Proportional to 275,752 and 442,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,752 and 442,422 is: 709,830.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,752 : 442,422 = 442,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,752/442,422 = 442,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,752x = 442,422 × 442,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,752x = 195,737,226,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,737,226,084/275,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,830.67
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