Finding the Third Proportional to 272,847 and 420,934.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,847 and 420,934.50 is: 649,396.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,847 : 420,934.50 = 420,934.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,847/420,934.50 = 420,934.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,847x = 420,934.50 × 420,934.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,847x = 177,185,853,290.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,185,853,290.25/272,847 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,396.38
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