Finding the Third Proportional to 425,673 and 637,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,673 and 637,336 is: 954,246.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,673 : 637,336 = 637,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,673/637,336 = 637,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,673x = 637,336 × 637,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,673x = 406,197,176,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,197,176,896/425,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,246.99
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