Finding the Third Proportional to 280,744 and 431,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,744 and 431,958 is: 664,618.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,744 : 431,958 = 431,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,744/431,958 = 431,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,744x = 431,958 × 431,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,744x = 186,587,713,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,587,713,764/280,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,618.71
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