Finding the Third Proportional to 425,925 and 635,195.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,925 and 635,195.25 is: 947,286.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,925 : 635,195.25 = 635,195.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,925/635,195.25 = 635,195.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,925x = 635,195.25 × 635,195.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,925x = 403,473,005,622.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,473,005,622.56/425,925 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,286.51
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