Finding the Third Proportional to 281,987 and 436,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,987 and 436,913 is: 676,956.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,987 : 436,913 = 436,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,987/436,913 = 436,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,987x = 436,913 × 436,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,987x = 190,892,969,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,892,969,569/281,987 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,956.63
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