Finding the Third Proportional to 275,591 and 413,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,591 and 413,386 is: 620,078.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,591 : 413,386 = 413,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,591/413,386 = 413,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,591x = 413,386 × 413,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,591x = 170,887,984,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,887,984,996/275,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620,078.25
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