Finding the Third Proportional to 425,214 and 652,461.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,214 and 652,461.75 is: 1,001,157.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,214 : 652,461.75 = 652,461.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,214/652,461.75 = 652,461.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,214x = 652,461.75 × 652,461.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,214x = 425,706,335,213.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,706,335,213.06/425,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,001,157.85
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