Finding the Third Proportional to 210,234 and 334,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,234 and 334,686 is: 532,809.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,234 : 334,686 = 334,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,234/334,686 = 334,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,234x = 334,686 × 334,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,234x = 112,014,718,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,014,718,596/210,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,809.72
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