Finding the Third Proportional to 270,490 and 421,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,490 and 421,044 is: 655,395.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,490 : 421,044 = 421,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,490/421,044 = 421,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,490x = 421,044 × 421,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,490x = 177,278,049,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,278,049,936/270,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,395.95
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