Finding the Third Proportional to 277,488 and 418,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,488 and 418,176 is: 630,193.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,488 : 418,176 = 418,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,488/418,176 = 418,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,488x = 418,176 × 418,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,488x = 174,871,166,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,871,166,976/277,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,193.62
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