Finding the Third Proportional to 277,362 and 396,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,362 and 396,369 is: 566,438.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,362 : 396,369 = 396,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,362/396,369 = 396,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,362x = 396,369 × 396,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,362x = 157,108,384,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,108,384,161/277,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566,438.03
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