Finding the Third Proportional to 425,547 and 647,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,547 and 647,163 is: 984,191.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,547 : 647,163 = 647,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,547/647,163 = 647,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,547x = 647,163 × 647,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,547x = 418,819,948,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,819,948,569/425,547 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,191.99
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