Finding the Third Proportional to 277,084 and 405,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,084 and 405,254 is: 592,711.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,084 : 405,254 = 405,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,084/405,254 = 405,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,084x = 405,254 × 405,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,084x = 164,230,804,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,230,804,516/277,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,711.25
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