Finding the Third Proportional to 277,564 and 415,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,564 and 415,232 is: 621,181.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,564 : 415,232 = 415,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,564/415,232 = 415,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,564x = 415,232 × 415,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,564x = 172,417,613,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,417,613,824/277,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,181.47
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