Finding the Third Proportional to 271,640 and 413,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,640 and 413,312 is: 628,872.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,640 : 413,312 = 413,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,640/413,312 = 413,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,640x = 413,312 × 413,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,640x = 170,826,809,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,826,809,344/271,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628,872.07
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