Approximately 3 out of every 25 americans live in california. about 3 out of every 50 americans live in ne
york, and about 2 out of every 25 americans live in texas.
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which state has the largest population?

California has the largest population out of the three.

Step-by-step explanation:

We would first start by showing the proportions.

California: 3/25

New York: 3/50

Texas: 2/25

You would have to find the least common denominator (in this case, 50) to accurately compare it.

So, if we wanted to convert California's ratio to one with a denominator of 50, we would multiply both sides by 2.

(3*2)/(25*2)

= 6/50.

Now, we can do the same with Texas' population.

(2*2)/(25*2)

= 4/50

Seeing that 3/50 < 4/50 < 6/50, the population of New York would be less than the population of Texas, which is in turn less than the population of California.

Therefore, California has the largest population.

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