Finding the Third Proportional to 279,742 and 421,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,742 and 421,934 is: 636,401.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,742 : 421,934 = 421,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,742/421,934 = 421,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,742x = 421,934 × 421,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,742x = 178,028,300,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,028,300,356/279,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,401.76
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