Finding the Third Proportional to 210,422 and 295,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,422 and 295,975 is: 416,311.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,422 : 295,975 = 295,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,422/295,975 = 295,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,422x = 295,975 × 295,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,422x = 87,601,200,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,601,200,625/210,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,311.99
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