Finding the Third Proportional to 281,889 and 431,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,889 and 431,766 is: 661,330.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,889 : 431,766 = 431,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,889/431,766 = 431,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,889x = 431,766 × 431,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,889x = 186,421,878,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,421,878,756/281,889 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,330.80
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