Finding the Third Proportional to 270,984 and 402,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,984 and 402,546 is: 597,981.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,984 : 402,546 = 402,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,984/402,546 = 402,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,984x = 402,546 × 402,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,984x = 162,043,282,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,043,282,116/270,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,981.00
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