Finding the Third Proportional to 280,883 and 397,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,883 and 397,441 is: 562,367.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,883 : 397,441 = 397,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,883/397,441 = 397,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,883x = 397,441 × 397,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,883x = 157,959,348,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,959,348,481/280,883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,367.07
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