Finding the Third Proportional to 277,418 and 419,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,418 and 419,043 is: 632,969.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,418 : 419,043 = 419,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,418/419,043 = 419,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,418x = 419,043 × 419,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,418x = 175,597,035,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,597,035,849/277,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,969.15
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