Finding the Third Proportional to 175,164 and 270,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,164 and 270,951 is: 419,118.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,164 : 270,951 = 270,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,164/270,951 = 270,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,164x = 270,951 × 270,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,164x = 73,414,444,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,414,444,401/175,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,118.34
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