Finding the Third Proportional to 425,694 and 634,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,694 and 634,851 is: 946,773.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,694 : 634,851 = 634,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,694/634,851 = 634,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,694x = 634,851 × 634,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,694x = 403,035,792,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,035,792,201/425,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,773.49
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