Finding the Third Proportional to 281,900 and 386,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,900 and 386,560 is: 530,076.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,900 : 386,560 = 386,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,900/386,560 = 386,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,900x = 386,560 × 386,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,900x = 149,428,633,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,428,633,600/281,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,076.74
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