Finding the Third Proportional to 210,170 and 289,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,170 and 289,005 is: 397,411.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,170 : 289,005 = 289,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,170/289,005 = 289,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,170x = 289,005 × 289,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,170x = 83,523,890,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,523,890,025/210,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,411.10
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