Finding the Third Proportional to 210,276 and 326,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,276 and 326,502 is: 506,969.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,276 : 326,502 = 326,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,276/326,502 = 326,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,276x = 326,502 × 326,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,276x = 106,603,556,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,603,556,004/210,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,969.68
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