Finding the Third Proportional to 270,204 and 405,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,204 and 405,450 is: 608,391.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,204 : 405,450 = 405,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,204/405,450 = 405,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,204x = 405,450 × 405,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,204x = 164,389,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,389,702,500/270,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,391.08
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