Finding the Third Proportional to 273,084 and 424,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,084 and 424,004 is: 658,330.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,084 : 424,004 = 424,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,084/424,004 = 424,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,084x = 424,004 × 424,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,084x = 179,779,392,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,779,392,016/273,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,330.01
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