Finding the Third Proportional to 271,306 and 415,023
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,306 and 415,023 is: 634,870.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,306 : 415,023 = 415,023 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,306/415,023 = 415,023/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,306x = 415,023 × 415,023 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,306x = 172,244,090,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,244,090,529/271,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,870.19
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