Finding the Third Proportional to 280,404 and 607,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,404 and 607,440 is: 1,315,899.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,404 : 607,440 = 607,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,404/607,440 = 607,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,404x = 607,440 × 607,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,404x = 368,983,353,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,983,353,600/280,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,315,899.04
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