Finding the Third Proportional to 277,276 and 414,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,276 and 414,066 is: 618,339.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,276 : 414,066 = 414,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,276/414,066 = 414,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,276x = 414,066 × 414,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,276x = 171,450,652,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,450,652,356/277,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,339.32
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