Finding the Third Proportional to 425,234 and 639,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,234 and 639,773 is: 962,551.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,234 : 639,773 = 639,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,234/639,773 = 639,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,234x = 639,773 × 639,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,234x = 409,309,491,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,309,491,529/425,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 962,551.19
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