Finding the Third Proportional to 280,350 and 419,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,350 and 419,363 is: 627,306.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,350 : 419,363 = 419,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,350/419,363 = 419,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,350x = 419,363 × 419,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,350x = 175,865,325,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,865,325,769/280,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,306.32
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