Finding the Third Proportional to 271,830 and 419,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,830 and 419,865 is: 648,517.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,830 : 419,865 = 419,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,830/419,865 = 419,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,830x = 419,865 × 419,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,830x = 176,286,618,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,286,618,225/271,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,517.89
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