Finding the Third Proportional to 275,834 and 421,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,834 and 421,773 is: 644,925.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,834 : 421,773 = 421,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,834/421,773 = 421,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,834x = 421,773 × 421,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,834x = 177,892,463,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,892,463,529/275,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,925.80
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