Finding the Third Proportional to 281,961 and 431,871.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,961 and 431,871.75 is: 661,485.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,961 : 431,871.75 = 431,871.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,961/431,871.75 = 431,871.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,961x = 431,871.75 × 431,871.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,961x = 186,513,208,448.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,513,208,448.06/281,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,485.84
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