Finding the Third Proportional to 277,822 and 414,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,822 and 414,903 is: 619,621.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,822 : 414,903 = 414,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,822/414,903 = 414,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,822x = 414,903 × 414,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,822x = 172,144,499,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,144,499,409/277,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,621.55
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