Finding the Third Proportional to 281,505 and 411,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,505 and 411,315 is: 600,984.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,505 : 411,315 = 411,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,505/411,315 = 411,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,505x = 411,315 × 411,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,505x = 169,180,029,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,180,029,225/281,505 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600,984.10
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