Finding the Third Proportional to 270,044 and 419,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,044 and 419,220 is: 650,802.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,044 : 419,220 = 419,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,044/419,220 = 419,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,044x = 419,220 × 419,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,044x = 175,745,408,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,745,408,400/270,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,802.86
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