Finding the Third Proportional to 270,967 and 381,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,967 and 381,244 is: 536,401.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,967 : 381,244 = 381,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,967/381,244 = 381,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,967x = 381,244 × 381,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,967x = 145,346,987,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,346,987,536/270,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,401.07
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