Finding the Third Proportional to 277,310 and 438,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,310 and 438,728 is: 694,105.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,310 : 438,728 = 438,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,310/438,728 = 438,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,310x = 438,728 × 438,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,310x = 192,482,257,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,482,257,984/277,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,105.00
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