Finding the Third Proportional to 280,886 and 397,445
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,886 and 397,445 is: 562,372.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,886 : 397,445 = 397,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,886/397,445 = 397,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,886x = 397,445 × 397,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,886x = 157,962,528,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,962,528,025/280,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,372.38
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