Finding the Third Proportional to 272,898 and 421,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,898 and 421,011 is: 649,511.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,898 : 421,011 = 421,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,898/421,011 = 421,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,898x = 421,011 × 421,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,898x = 177,250,262,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,250,262,121/272,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,511.03
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