Finding the Third Proportional to 275,220 and 421,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,220 and 421,037 is: 644,110.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,220 : 421,037 = 421,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,220/421,037 = 421,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,220x = 421,037 × 421,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,220x = 177,272,155,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,272,155,369/275,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,110.73
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