Finding the Third Proportional to 475,614 and 652,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,614 and 652,185 is: 894,307.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,614 : 652,185 = 652,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,614/652,185 = 652,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,614x = 652,185 × 652,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,614x = 425,345,274,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,345,274,225/475,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,307.72
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