Finding the Third Proportional to 281,994 and 619,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,994 and 619,806 is: 1,362,296.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,994 : 619,806 = 619,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,994/619,806 = 619,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,994x = 619,806 × 619,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,994x = 384,159,477,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,159,477,636/281,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,362,296.64
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