Finding the Third Proportional to 271,848 and 413,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,848 and 413,766 is: 629,772.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,848 : 413,766 = 413,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,848/413,766 = 413,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,848x = 413,766 × 413,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,848x = 171,202,302,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,202,302,756/271,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,772.16
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