Finding the Third Proportional to 175,127 and 277,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,127 and 277,352 is: 439,247.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,127 : 277,352 = 277,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,127/277,352 = 277,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,127x = 277,352 × 277,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,127x = 76,924,131,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,924,131,904/175,127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,247.70
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