Finding the Third Proportional to 281,962 and 620,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,962 and 620,000 is: 1,363,304.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,962 : 620,000 = 620,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,962/620,000 = 620,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,962x = 620,000 × 620,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,962x = 384,400,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,400,000,000/281,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,363,304.28
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