Finding the Third Proportional to 281,880 and 436,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,880 and 436,752 is: 676,714.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,880 : 436,752 = 436,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,880/436,752 = 436,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,880x = 436,752 × 436,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,880x = 190,752,309,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,752,309,504/281,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,714.59
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