Finding the Third Proportional to 280,152 and 614,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,152 and 614,700 is: 1,348,753.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,152 : 614,700 = 614,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,152/614,700 = 614,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,152x = 614,700 × 614,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,152x = 377,856,090,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,856,090,000/280,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,348,753.86
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