Finding the Third Proportional to 210,216 and 326,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,216 and 326,379 is: 506,732.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,216 : 326,379 = 326,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,216/326,379 = 326,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,216x = 326,379 × 326,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,216x = 106,523,251,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,523,251,641/210,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,732.37
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