Finding the Third Proportional to 281,976 and 610,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,976 and 610,416 is: 1,321,416.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,976 : 610,416 = 610,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,976/610,416 = 610,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,976x = 610,416 × 610,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,976x = 372,607,693,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,607,693,056/281,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,321,416.34
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