Finding the Third Proportional to 281,904 and 437,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,904 and 437,178 is: 677,977.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,904 : 437,178 = 437,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,904/437,178 = 437,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,904x = 437,178 × 437,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,904x = 191,124,603,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,124,603,684/281,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,977.62
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