Finding the Third Proportional to 270,051 and 590,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,051 and 590,928 is: 1,293,073.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,051 : 590,928 = 590,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,051/590,928 = 590,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,051x = 590,928 × 590,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,051x = 349,195,901,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,195,901,184/270,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,293,073.91
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