Finding the Third Proportional to 277,049 and 369,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,049 and 369,745 is: 493,455.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,049 : 369,745 = 369,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,049/369,745 = 369,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,049x = 369,745 × 369,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,049x = 136,711,365,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,711,365,025/277,049 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,455.54
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