Finding the Third Proportional to 272,990 and 421,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,990 and 421,149 is: 649,717.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,990 : 421,149 = 421,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,990/421,149 = 421,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,990x = 421,149 × 421,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,990x = 177,366,480,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,366,480,201/272,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,717.87
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