Finding the Third Proportional to 270,474 and 420,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,474 and 420,450 is: 653,586.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,474 : 420,450 = 420,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,474/420,450 = 420,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,474x = 420,450 × 420,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,474x = 176,778,202,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,778,202,500/270,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,586.68
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