Finding the Third Proportional to 280,624 and 427,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,624 and 427,940 is: 652,590.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,624 : 427,940 = 427,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,624/427,940 = 427,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,624x = 427,940 × 427,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,624x = 183,132,643,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,132,643,600/280,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,590.81
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