Finding the Third Proportional to 280,586 and 421,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,586 and 421,203 is: 632,290.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,586 : 421,203 = 421,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,586/421,203 = 421,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,586x = 421,203 × 421,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,586x = 177,411,967,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,411,967,209/280,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,290.87
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