Finding the Third Proportional to 271,304 and 415,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,304 and 415,020 is: 634,865.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,304 : 415,020 = 415,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,304/415,020 = 415,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,304x = 415,020 × 415,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,304x = 172,241,600,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,241,600,400/271,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,865.69
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