Finding the Third Proportional to 270,594 and 384,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,594 and 384,624 is: 546,706.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,594 : 384,624 = 384,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,594/384,624 = 384,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,594x = 384,624 × 384,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,594x = 147,935,621,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,935,621,376/270,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,706.95
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