Finding the Third Proportional to 280,618 and 421,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,618 and 421,247 is: 632,350.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,618 : 421,247 = 421,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,618/421,247 = 421,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,618x = 421,247 × 421,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,618x = 177,449,035,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,449,035,009/280,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,350.86
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