Finding the Third Proportional to 210,002 and 324,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,002 and 324,291 is: 500,779.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,002 : 324,291 = 324,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,002/324,291 = 324,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,002x = 324,291 × 324,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,002x = 105,164,652,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,164,652,681/210,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,779.29
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