Finding the Third Proportional to 277,248 and 446,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,248 and 446,496 is: 719,062.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,248 : 446,496 = 446,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,248/446,496 = 446,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,248x = 446,496 × 446,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,248x = 199,358,678,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,358,678,016/277,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,062.64
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