Finding the Third Proportional to 210,353 and 283,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,353 and 283,435 is: 381,907.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,353 : 283,435 = 283,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,353/283,435 = 283,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,353x = 283,435 × 283,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,353x = 80,335,399,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,335,399,225/210,353 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,907.55
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