Finding the Third Proportional to 277,518 and 416,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,518 and 416,316 is: 624,532.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,518 : 416,316 = 416,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,518/416,316 = 416,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,518x = 416,316 × 416,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,518x = 173,319,011,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,319,011,856/277,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,532.51
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