Finding the Third Proportional to 271,921 and 508,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,921 and 508,728 is: 951,762.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,921 : 508,728 = 508,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,921/508,728 = 508,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,921x = 508,728 × 508,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,921x = 258,804,177,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,804,177,984/271,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 951,762.38
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