Finding the Third Proportional to 277,513 and 413,197.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,513 and 413,197.50 is: 615,222.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,513 : 413,197.50 = 413,197.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,513/413,197.50 = 413,197.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,513x = 413,197.50 × 413,197.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,513x = 170,732,174,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,732,174,006.25/277,513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615,222.26
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