Finding the Third Proportional to 275,794 and 421,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,794 and 421,710 is: 644,826.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,794 : 421,710 = 421,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,794/421,710 = 421,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,794x = 421,710 × 421,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,794x = 177,839,324,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,839,324,100/275,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,826.66
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