Finding the Third Proportional to 210,278 and 326,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,278 and 326,505 is: 506,974.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,278 : 326,505 = 326,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,278/326,505 = 326,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,278x = 326,505 × 326,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,278x = 106,605,515,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,605,515,025/210,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,974.17
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