Finding the Third Proportional to 281,160 and 449,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,160 and 449,676 is: 719,193.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,160 : 449,676 = 449,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,160/449,676 = 449,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,160x = 449,676 × 449,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,160x = 202,208,504,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,208,504,976/281,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,193.72
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