Finding the Third Proportional to 272,915 and 413,613
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,915 and 413,613 is: 626,846.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,915 : 413,613 = 413,613 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,915/413,613 = 413,613/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,915x = 413,613 × 413,613 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,915x = 171,075,713,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,075,713,769/272,915 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,846.14
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