Finding the Third Proportional to 271,558 and 411,853
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,558 and 411,853 is: 624,628.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,558 : 411,853 = 411,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,558/411,853 = 411,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,558x = 411,853 × 411,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,558x = 169,622,893,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,622,893,609/271,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,628.60
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