Finding the Third Proportional to 281,940 and 607,892.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,940 and 607,892.25 is: 1,310,679.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,940 : 607,892.25 = 607,892.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,940/607,892.25 = 607,892.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,940x = 607,892.25 × 607,892.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,940x = 369,532,987,610.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,532,987,610.06/281,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,310,679.53
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