Finding the Third Proportional to 271,420 and 399,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,420 and 399,020 is: 586,607.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,420 : 399,020 = 399,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,420/399,020 = 399,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,420x = 399,020 × 399,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,420x = 159,216,960,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,216,960,400/271,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,607.33
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