Finding the Third Proportional to 272,088 and 428,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,088 and 428,997 is: 676,393.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,088 : 428,997 = 428,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,088/428,997 = 428,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,088x = 428,997 × 428,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,088x = 184,038,426,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,038,426,009/272,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,393.03
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