Finding the Third Proportional to 272,866 and 420,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,866 and 420,963 is: 649,439.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,866 : 420,963 = 420,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,866/420,963 = 420,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,866x = 420,963 × 420,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,866x = 177,209,847,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,209,847,369/272,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,439.09
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