Finding the Third Proportional to 271,560 and 411,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,560 and 411,856 is: 624,633.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,560 : 411,856 = 411,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,560/411,856 = 411,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,560x = 411,856 × 411,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,560x = 169,625,364,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,625,364,736/271,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,633.10
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