Finding the Third Proportional to 175,140 and 271,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,140 and 271,746 is: 421,639.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,140 : 271,746 = 271,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,140/271,746 = 271,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,140x = 271,746 × 271,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,140x = 73,845,888,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,845,888,516/175,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,639.19
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