Finding the Third Proportional to 281,882 and 386,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,882 and 386,535 is: 530,042.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,882 : 386,535 = 386,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,882/386,535 = 386,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,882x = 386,535 × 386,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,882x = 149,409,306,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,409,306,225/281,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,042.03
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