Finding the Third Proportional to 425,556 and 659,839.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,556 and 659,839.50 is: 1,023,104.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,556 : 659,839.50 = 659,839.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,556/659,839.50 = 659,839.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,556x = 659,839.50 × 659,839.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,556x = 435,388,165,760.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,388,165,760.25/425,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,023,104.28
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