Finding the Third Proportional to 282,006 and 436,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 282,006 and 436,879 is: 676,805.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,006 : 436,879 = 436,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,006/436,879 = 436,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,006x = 436,879 × 436,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,006x = 190,863,260,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,863,260,641/282,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,805.67
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