Finding the Third Proportional to 281,284 and 606,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,284 and 606,546 is: 1,307,923.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,284 : 606,546 = 606,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,284/606,546 = 606,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,284x = 606,546 × 606,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,284x = 367,898,050,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,898,050,116/281,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,307,923.84
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