Finding the Third Proportional to 271,208 and 419,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,208 and 419,934 is: 650,218.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,208 : 419,934 = 419,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,208/419,934 = 419,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,208x = 419,934 × 419,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,208x = 176,344,564,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,344,564,356/271,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,218.89
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