Finding the Third Proportional to 277,566 and 439,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,566 and 439,089 is: 694,606.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,566 : 439,089 = 439,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,566/439,089 = 439,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,566x = 439,089 × 439,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,566x = 192,799,149,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,799,149,921/277,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,606.51
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