Finding the Third Proportional to 277,938.84 and 460,014.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,938.84 and 460,014.19 is: 761,365.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,938.84 : 460,014.19 = 460,014.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,938.84/460,014.19 = 460,014.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,938.84x = 460,014.19 × 460,014.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,938.84x = 211,613,052,701.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,613,052,701.29/277,938.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,365.52
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