Finding the Third Proportional to 275,753 and 442,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,753 and 442,424 is: 709,834.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,753 : 442,424 = 442,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,753/442,424 = 442,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,753x = 442,424 × 442,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,753x = 195,738,995,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,738,995,776/275,753 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,834.51
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