Finding the Third Proportional to 281,587 and 603,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,587 and 603,239 is: 1,292,308.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,587 : 603,239 = 603,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,587/603,239 = 603,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,587x = 603,239 × 603,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,587x = 363,897,291,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,897,291,121/281,587 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,292,308.56
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