Finding the Third Proportional to 271,408 and 415,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,408 and 415,176 is: 635,099.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,408 : 415,176 = 415,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,408/415,176 = 415,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,408x = 415,176 × 415,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,408x = 172,371,110,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,371,110,976/271,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,099.60
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