Finding the Third Proportional to 210,398 and 295,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,398 and 295,940 is: 416,261.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,398 : 295,940 = 295,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,398/295,940 = 295,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,398x = 295,940 × 295,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,398x = 87,580,483,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,580,483,600/210,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,261.01
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