Finding the Third Proportional to 277 and 499
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Solution
The third proportional to 277 and 499 is: 898.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277 : 499 = 499 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277/499 = 499/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277x = 499 × 499 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277x = 249,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,001/277 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 898.92
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