Finding the Third Proportional to 210,406 and 295,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,406 and 295,951 is: 416,276.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,406 : 295,951 = 295,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,406/295,951 = 295,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,406x = 295,951 × 295,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,406x = 87,586,994,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,586,994,401/210,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,276.13
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