Finding the Third Proportional to 271,566 and 411,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,566 and 411,722 is: 624,212.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,566 : 411,722 = 411,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,566/411,722 = 411,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,566x = 411,722 × 411,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,566x = 169,515,005,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,515,005,284/271,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,212.92
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