Finding the Third Proportional to 277,392 and 418,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,392 and 418,050 is: 630,031.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,392 : 418,050 = 418,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,392/418,050 = 418,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,392x = 418,050 × 418,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,392x = 174,765,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,765,802,500/277,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,031.88
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