Finding the Third Proportional to 272,814 and 413,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,814 and 413,433 is: 626,532.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,814 : 413,433 = 413,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,814/413,433 = 413,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,814x = 413,433 × 413,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,814x = 170,926,845,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,926,845,489/272,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,532.53
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