Finding the Third Proportional to 210,240 and 430,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,240 and 430,290 is: 880,657.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,240 : 430,290 = 430,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,240/430,290 = 430,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,240x = 430,290 × 430,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,240x = 185,149,484,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,149,484,100/210,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,657.74
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