Finding the Third Proportional to 281,538 and 586,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,538 and 586,296 is: 1,220,947.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,538 : 586,296 = 586,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,538/586,296 = 586,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,538x = 586,296 × 586,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,538x = 343,742,999,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,742,999,616/281,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,220,947.08
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