Finding the Third Proportional to 280,838 and 446,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,838 and 446,579 is: 710,134.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,838 : 446,579 = 446,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,838/446,579 = 446,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,838x = 446,579 × 446,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,838x = 199,432,803,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,432,803,241/280,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,134.68
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