Finding the Third Proportional to 210,017 and 336,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,017 and 336,893 is: 540,417.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,017 : 336,893 = 336,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,017/336,893 = 336,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,017x = 336,893 × 336,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,017x = 113,496,893,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,496,893,449/210,017 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540,417.65
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