Finding the Third Proportional to 271,448 and 356,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,448 and 356,952 is: 469,389.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,448 : 356,952 = 356,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,448/356,952 = 356,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,448x = 356,952 × 356,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,448x = 127,414,730,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,414,730,304/271,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,389.09
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