Finding the Third Proportional to 271,564 and 411,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,564 and 411,719 is: 624,208.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,564 : 411,719 = 411,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,564/411,719 = 411,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,564x = 411,719 × 411,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,564x = 169,512,534,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,512,534,961/271,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,208.42
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