Finding the Third Proportional to 425,475 and 629,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,475 and 629,802 is: 932,253.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,475 : 629,802 = 629,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,475/629,802 = 629,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,475x = 629,802 × 629,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,475x = 396,650,559,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,650,559,204/425,475 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,253.50
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