Finding the Third Proportional to 277,810 and 414,885
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,810 and 414,885 is: 619,594.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,810 : 414,885 = 414,885 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,810/414,885 = 414,885/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,810x = 414,885 × 414,885 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,810x = 172,129,563,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,129,563,225/277,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,594.55
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