Finding the Third Proportional to 277,182 and 418,281
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,182 and 418,281 is: 631,206.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,182 : 418,281 = 418,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,182/418,281 = 418,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,182x = 418,281 × 418,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,182x = 174,958,994,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,958,994,961/277,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,206.19
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