Finding the Third Proportional to 280,738 and 364,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,738 and 364,251 is: 472,607.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,738 : 364,251 = 364,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,738/364,251 = 364,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,738x = 364,251 × 364,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,738x = 132,678,791,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,678,791,001/280,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,607.17
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