Finding the Third Proportional to 185,472 and 270,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,472 and 270,432 is: 394,310.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,472 : 270,432 = 270,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,472/270,432 = 270,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,472x = 270,432 × 270,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,472x = 73,133,466,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,133,466,624/185,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,310.01
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