Finding the Third Proportional to 277,328 and 396,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,328 and 396,304 is: 566,321.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,328 : 396,304 = 396,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,328/396,304 = 396,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,328x = 396,304 × 396,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,328x = 157,056,860,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,056,860,416/277,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566,321.69
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