Finding the Third Proportional to 271,332 and 415,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,332 and 415,062 is: 634,928.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,332 : 415,062 = 415,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,332/415,062 = 415,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,332x = 415,062 × 415,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,332x = 172,276,463,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,276,463,844/271,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,928.66
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