Finding the Third Proportional to 271,644 and 411,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,644 and 411,981 is: 624,819.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,644 : 411,981 = 411,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,644/411,981 = 411,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,644x = 411,981 × 411,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,644x = 169,728,344,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,728,344,361/271,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,819.04
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