Finding the Third Proportional to 277,884 and 430,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,884 and 430,552 is: 667,094.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,884 : 430,552 = 430,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,884/430,552 = 430,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,884x = 430,552 × 430,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,884x = 185,375,024,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,375,024,704/277,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,094.99
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