Finding the Third Proportional to 271,765.13 and 449,160.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,765.13 and 449,160.19 is: 742,350.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,765.13 : 449,160.19 = 449,160.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,765.13/449,160.19 = 449,160.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,765.13x = 449,160.19 × 449,160.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,765.13x = 201,744,874,035.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,744,874,035.04/271,765.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,350.12
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