Finding the Third Proportional to 280,741 and 608,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,741 and 608,779 is: 1,320,120.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,741 : 608,779 = 608,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,741/608,779 = 608,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,741x = 608,779 × 608,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,741x = 370,611,870,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 370,611,870,841/280,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,320,120.22
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