Finding the Third Proportional to 280,915 and 619,091
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,915 and 619,091 is: 1,364,375.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,915 : 619,091 = 619,091 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,915/619,091 = 619,091/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,915x = 619,091 × 619,091 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,915x = 383,273,666,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,273,666,281/280,915 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,364,375.94
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