Finding the Third Proportional to 210,174 and 289,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,174 and 289,011 is: 397,420.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,174 : 289,011 = 289,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,174/289,011 = 289,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,174x = 289,011 × 289,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,174x = 83,527,358,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,527,358,121/210,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,420.03
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