Finding the Third Proportional to 271,808 and 399,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,808 and 399,723 is: 587,835.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,808 : 399,723 = 399,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,808/399,723 = 399,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,808x = 399,723 × 399,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,808x = 159,778,476,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,778,476,729/271,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587,835.81
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