Finding the Third Proportional to 278,788 and 430,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,788 and 430,854 is: 665,864.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,788 : 430,854 = 430,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,788/430,854 = 430,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,788x = 430,854 × 430,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,788x = 185,635,169,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,635,169,316/278,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,864.99
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