Finding the Third Proportional to 277,398 and 410,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,398 and 410,913 is: 608,690.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,398 : 410,913 = 410,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,398/410,913 = 410,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,398x = 410,913 × 410,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,398x = 168,849,493,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,849,493,569/277,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,690.38
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