Finding the Third Proportional to 425,258 and 577,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,258 and 577,791 is: 785,035.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,258 : 577,791 = 577,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,258/577,791 = 577,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,258x = 577,791 × 577,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,258x = 333,842,439,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 333,842,439,681/425,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 785,035.06
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