Finding the Third Proportional to 280,876 and 585,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,876 and 585,088 is: 1,218,786.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,876 : 585,088 = 585,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,876/585,088 = 585,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,876x = 585,088 × 585,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,876x = 342,327,967,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,327,967,744/280,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,218,786.82
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