Finding the Third Proportional to 280,206 and 385,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,206 and 385,317 is: 529,857.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,206 : 385,317 = 385,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,206/385,317 = 385,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,206x = 385,317 × 385,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,206x = 148,469,190,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,469,190,489/280,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,857.29
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