Finding the Third Proportional to 279,734 and 421,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,734 and 421,924 is: 636,389.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,734 : 421,924 = 421,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,734/421,924 = 421,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,734x = 421,924 × 421,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,734x = 178,019,861,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,019,861,776/279,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,389.79
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