Finding the Third Proportional to 425,678 and 637,345
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,678 and 637,345 is: 954,262.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,678 : 637,345 = 637,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,678/637,345 = 637,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,678x = 637,345 × 637,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,678x = 406,208,649,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,208,649,025/425,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,262.73
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