Finding the Third Proportional to 281,034 and 421,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,034 and 421,557 is: 632,344.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,034 : 421,557 = 421,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,034/421,557 = 421,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,034x = 421,557 × 421,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,034x = 177,710,304,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,710,304,249/281,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,344.50
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