Finding the Third Proportional to 118,557 and 210,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,557 and 210,798 is: 374,805.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,557 : 210,798 = 210,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,557/210,798 = 210,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,557x = 210,798 × 210,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,557x = 44,435,796,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,435,796,804/118,557 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,805.34
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