Finding the Third Proportional to 270,341 and 395,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,341 and 395,239 is: 577,840.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,341 : 395,239 = 395,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,341/395,239 = 395,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,341x = 395,239 × 395,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,341x = 156,213,867,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,213,867,121/270,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,840.09
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