Finding the Third Proportional to 272,387 and 450,161
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,387 and 450,161 is: 743,959.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,387 : 450,161 = 450,161 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,387/450,161 = 450,161/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,387x = 450,161 × 450,161 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,387x = 202,644,925,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,644,925,921/272,387 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,959.61
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