Finding the Third Proportional to 277,544 and 439,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,544 and 439,060 is: 694,569.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,544 : 439,060 = 439,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,544/439,060 = 439,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,544x = 439,060 × 439,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,544x = 192,773,683,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,773,683,600/277,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,569.81
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