Finding the Third Proportional to 425,756 and 709,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,756 and 709,563 is: 1,182,554.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,756 : 709,563 = 709,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,756/709,563 = 709,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,756x = 709,563 × 709,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,756x = 503,479,650,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,479,650,969/425,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,182,554.45
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