Finding the Third Proportional to 281,896 and 386,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,896 and 386,556 is: 530,073.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,896 : 386,556 = 386,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,896/386,556 = 386,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,896x = 386,556 × 386,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,896x = 149,425,541,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,425,541,136/281,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,073.29
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