Finding the Third Proportional to 277,324 and 438,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,324 and 438,757 is: 694,161.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,324 : 438,757 = 438,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,324/438,757 = 438,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,324x = 438,757 × 438,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,324x = 192,507,705,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,507,705,049/277,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,161.72
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