Finding the Third Proportional to 280,487 and 608,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,487 and 608,530 is: 1,320,235.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,487 : 608,530 = 608,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,487/608,530 = 608,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,487x = 608,530 × 608,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,487x = 370,308,760,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 370,308,760,900/280,487 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,320,235.02
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