Finding the Third Proportional to 280,892 and 397,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,892 and 397,452 is: 562,380.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,892 : 397,452 = 397,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,892/397,452 = 397,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,892x = 397,452 × 397,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,892x = 157,968,092,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,968,092,304/280,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,380.18
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