Finding the Third Proportional to 280,946 and 617,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,946 and 617,824 is: 1,358,647.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,946 : 617,824 = 617,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,946/617,824 = 617,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,946x = 617,824 × 617,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,946x = 381,706,494,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,706,494,976/280,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,358,647.20
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