Finding the Third Proportional to 174,907 and 270,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,907 and 270,090 is: 417,070.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,907 : 270,090 = 270,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,907/270,090 = 270,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,907x = 270,090 × 270,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,907x = 72,948,608,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,948,608,100/174,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,070.83
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