Finding the Third Proportional to 275,528 and 415,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,528 and 415,317 is: 626,027.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,528 : 415,317 = 415,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,528/415,317 = 415,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,528x = 415,317 × 415,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,528x = 172,488,210,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,488,210,489/275,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,027.88
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