Finding the Third Proportional to 277,553.25 and 415,211.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,553.25 and 415,211.06 is: 621,142.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,553.25 : 415,211.06 = 415,211.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,553.25/415,211.06 = 415,211.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,553.25x = 415,211.06 × 415,211.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,553.25x = 172,400,226,422.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,400,226,422.38/277,553.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,142.88
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