Finding the Third Proportional to 280,552 and 406,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,552 and 406,086 is: 587,790.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,552 : 406,086 = 406,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,552/406,086 = 406,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,552x = 406,086 × 406,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,552x = 164,905,839,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,905,839,396/280,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587,790.64
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