Finding the Third Proportional to 271,567 and 411,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,567 and 411,724 is: 624,216.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,567 : 411,724 = 411,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,567/411,724 = 411,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,567x = 411,724 × 411,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,567x = 169,516,652,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,516,652,176/271,567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,216.68
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