Finding the Third Proportional to 281,996 and 610,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,996 and 610,456 is: 1,321,495.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,996 : 610,456 = 610,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,996/610,456 = 610,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,996x = 610,456 × 610,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,996x = 372,656,527,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,656,527,936/281,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,321,495.79
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