Finding the Third Proportional to 277,193 and 363,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,193 and 363,981 is: 477,941.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,193 : 363,981 = 363,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,193/363,981 = 363,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,193x = 363,981 × 363,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,193x = 132,482,168,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,482,168,361/277,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,941.97
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