Finding the Third Proportional to 277,167 and 418,246.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,167 and 418,246.50 is: 631,136.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,167 : 418,246.50 = 418,246.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,167/418,246.50 = 418,246.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,167x = 418,246.50 × 418,246.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,167x = 174,930,134,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,930,134,762.25/277,167 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,136.23
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