Finding the Third Proportional to 277,592 and 415,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,592 and 415,626 is: 622,298.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,592 : 415,626 = 415,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,592/415,626 = 415,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,592x = 415,626 × 415,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,592x = 172,744,971,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,744,971,876/277,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,298.09
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