Finding the Third Proportional to 207,765 and 277,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,765 and 277,290 is: 370,080.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,765 : 277,290 = 277,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,765/277,290 = 277,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,765x = 277,290 × 277,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,765x = 76,889,744,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,889,744,100/207,765 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,080.35
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