Finding the Third Proportional to 270,902 and 623,039
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,902 and 623,039 is: 1,432,907.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,902 : 623,039 = 623,039 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,902/623,039 = 623,039/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,902x = 623,039 × 623,039 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,902x = 388,177,595,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 388,177,595,521/270,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,432,907.82
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