Finding the Third Proportional to 277,394 and 410,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,394 and 410,907 is: 608,681.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,394 : 410,907 = 410,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,394/410,907 = 410,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,394x = 410,907 × 410,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,394x = 168,844,562,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,844,562,649/277,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,681.38
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