Finding the Third Proportional to 281,412 and 599,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,412 and 599,728 is: 1,278,103.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,412 : 599,728 = 599,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,412/599,728 = 599,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,412x = 599,728 × 599,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,412x = 359,673,673,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 359,673,673,984/281,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,278,103.54
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