Finding the Third Proportional to 271,521 and 420,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,521 and 420,003 is: 649,682.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,521 : 420,003 = 420,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,521/420,003 = 420,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,521x = 420,003 × 420,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,521x = 176,402,520,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,402,520,009/271,521 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,682.79
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