Finding the Third Proportional to 277,188 and 446,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,188 and 446,406 is: 718,928.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,188 : 446,406 = 446,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,188/446,406 = 446,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,188x = 446,406 × 446,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,188x = 199,278,316,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,278,316,836/277,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,928.37
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