Finding the Third Proportional to 270,374.63 and 424,122.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,374.63 and 424,122.75 is: 665,299.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,374.63 : 424,122.75 = 424,122.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,374.63/424,122.75 = 424,122.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,374.63x = 424,122.75 × 424,122.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,374.63x = 179,880,107,067.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,880,107,067.56/270,374.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,299.52
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