Finding the Third Proportional to 281,650 and 424,871
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,650 and 424,871 is: 640,920.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,650 : 424,871 = 424,871 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,650/424,871 = 424,871/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,650x = 424,871 × 424,871 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,650x = 180,515,366,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,515,366,641/281,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,920.88
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