Finding the Third Proportional to 275,612 and 413,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,612 and 413,418 is: 620,127
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,612 : 413,418 = 413,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,612/413,418 = 413,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,612x = 413,418 × 413,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,612x = 170,914,442,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,914,442,724/275,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620,127
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