Finding the Third Proportional to 275,532 and 415,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,532 and 415,323 is: 626,036.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,532 : 415,323 = 415,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,532/415,323 = 415,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,532x = 415,323 × 415,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,532x = 172,493,194,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,493,194,329/275,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,036.88
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