Finding the Third Proportional to 281,762 and 417,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,762 and 417,987 is: 620,073.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,762 : 417,987 = 417,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,762/417,987 = 417,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,762x = 417,987 × 417,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,762x = 174,713,132,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,713,132,169/281,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620,073.44
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