Finding the Third Proportional to 280,900 and 614,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,900 and 614,351 is: 1,343,635.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,900 : 614,351 = 614,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,900/614,351 = 614,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,900x = 614,351 × 614,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,900x = 377,427,151,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,427,151,201/280,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,343,635.28
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