Finding the Third Proportional to 210,424 and 283,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,424 and 283,506 is: 381,969.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,424 : 283,506 = 283,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,424/283,506 = 283,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,424x = 283,506 × 283,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,424x = 80,375,652,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,375,652,036/210,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,969.98
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