Finding the Third Proportional to 275,495 and 417,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,495 and 417,402 is: 632,405.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,495 : 417,402 = 417,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,495/417,402 = 417,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,495x = 417,402 × 417,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,495x = 174,224,429,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,224,429,604/275,495 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,405.05
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