Finding the Third Proportional to 210,319 and 305,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,319 and 305,879 is: 444,857.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,319 : 305,879 = 305,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,319/305,879 = 305,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,319x = 305,879 × 305,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,319x = 93,561,962,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,561,962,641/210,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,857.40
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