Finding the Third Proportional to 275,300 and 420,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,300 and 420,846 is: 643,339.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,300 : 420,846 = 420,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,300/420,846 = 420,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,300x = 420,846 × 420,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,300x = 177,111,355,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,111,355,716/275,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,339.47
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