Finding the Third Proportional to 281,343 and 610,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,343 and 610,746 is: 1,325,821.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,343 : 610,746 = 610,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,343/610,746 = 610,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,343x = 610,746 × 610,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,343x = 373,010,676,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,010,676,516/281,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,325,821.78
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