Finding the Third Proportional to 277,456 and 415,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,456 and 415,423 is: 621,995.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,456 : 415,423 = 415,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,456/415,423 = 415,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,456x = 415,423 × 415,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,456x = 172,576,268,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,576,268,929/277,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,995.09
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