Finding the Third Proportional to 115,845 and 270,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,845 and 270,648 is: 632,313.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,845 : 270,648 = 270,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,845/270,648 = 270,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,845x = 270,648 × 270,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,845x = 73,250,339,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,250,339,904/115,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,313.35
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