Finding the Third Proportional to 316,068 and 425,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,068 and 425,754 is: 573,504.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,068 : 425,754 = 425,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,068/425,754 = 425,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,068x = 425,754 × 425,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,068x = 181,266,468,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,266,468,516/316,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,504.65
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