Finding the Third Proportional to 425,674 and 637,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,674 and 637,340 is: 954,256.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,674 : 637,340 = 637,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,674/637,340 = 637,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,674x = 637,340 × 637,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,674x = 406,202,275,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,202,275,600/425,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,256.72
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