Finding the Third Proportional to 271,370.75 and 405,005.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,370.75 and 405,005.75 is: 604,448.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,370.75 : 405,005.75 = 405,005.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,370.75/405,005.75 = 405,005.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,370.75x = 405,005.75 × 405,005.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,370.75x = 164,029,657,533.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,029,657,533.06/271,370.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,448.55
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