Finding the Third Proportional to 272,649.80 and 416,355.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,649.80 and 416,355.19 is: 635,803.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,649.80 : 416,355.19 = 416,355.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,649.80/416,355.19 = 416,355.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,649.80x = 416,355.19 × 416,355.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,649.80x = 173,351,642,158.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,351,642,158.16/272,649.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,803.31
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