Finding the Third Proportional to 210,404 and 295,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,404 and 295,948 is: 416,271.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,404 : 295,948 = 295,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,404/295,948 = 295,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,404x = 295,948 × 295,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,404x = 87,585,218,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,585,218,704/210,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,271.64
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