Finding the Third Proportional to 270,254 and 405,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,254 and 405,519 is: 608,485.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,254 : 405,519 = 405,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,254/405,519 = 405,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,254x = 405,519 × 405,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,254x = 164,445,659,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,445,659,361/270,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,485.57
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