Finding the Third Proportional to 277,564 and 439,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,564 and 439,086 is: 694,602.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,564 : 439,086 = 439,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,564/439,086 = 439,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,564x = 439,086 × 439,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,564x = 192,796,515,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,796,515,396/277,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,602.02
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