Finding the Third Proportional to 277,522 and 416,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,522 and 416,322 is: 624,541.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,522 : 416,322 = 416,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,522/416,322 = 416,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,522x = 416,322 × 416,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,522x = 173,324,007,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,324,007,684/277,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,541.51
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