Finding the Third Proportional to 175,124 and 277,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,124 and 277,347 is: 439,239.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,124 : 277,347 = 277,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,124/277,347 = 277,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,124x = 277,347 × 277,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,124x = 76,921,358,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,921,358,409/175,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,239.39
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