Finding the Third Proportional to 280,202 and 419,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,202 and 419,313 is: 627,488.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,202 : 419,313 = 419,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,202/419,313 = 419,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,202x = 419,313 × 419,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,202x = 175,823,391,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,823,391,969/280,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,488.00
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