Finding the Third Proportional to 277,494 and 415,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,494 and 415,128 is: 621,026.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,494 : 415,128 = 415,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,494/415,128 = 415,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,494x = 415,128 × 415,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,494x = 172,331,256,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,331,256,384/277,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,026.96
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