Finding the Third Proportional to 271,328 and 415,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,328 and 415,056 is: 634,919.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,328 : 415,056 = 415,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,328/415,056 = 415,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,328x = 415,056 × 415,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,328x = 172,271,483,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,271,483,136/271,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,919.67
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