Finding the Third Proportional to 271,312 and 415,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,312 and 415,032 is: 634,883.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,312 : 415,032 = 415,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,312/415,032 = 415,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,312x = 415,032 × 415,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,312x = 172,251,561,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,251,561,024/271,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,883.68
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