Finding the Third Proportional to 175,134 and 277,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,134 and 277,362 is: 439,261.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,134 : 277,362 = 277,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,134/277,362 = 277,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,134x = 277,362 × 277,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,134x = 76,929,679,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,929,679,044/175,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,261.82
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