Finding the Third Proportional to 281,958 and 610,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,958 and 610,380 is: 1,321,344.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,958 : 610,380 = 610,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,958/610,380 = 610,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,958x = 610,380 × 610,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,958x = 372,563,744,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,563,744,400/281,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,321,344.83
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