Finding the Third Proportional to 280,785 and 436,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,785 and 436,407 is: 678,280.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,785 : 436,407 = 436,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,785/436,407 = 436,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,785x = 436,407 × 436,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,785x = 190,451,069,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,451,069,649/280,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,280.78
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