Finding the Third Proportional to 270,637 and 378,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,637 and 378,367 is: 528,980.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,637 : 378,367 = 378,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,637/378,367 = 378,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,637x = 378,367 × 378,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,637x = 143,161,586,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,161,586,689/270,637 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,980.10
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