Finding the Third Proportional to 210,514 and 325,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,514 and 325,883 is: 504,478.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,514 : 325,883 = 325,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,514/325,883 = 325,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,514x = 325,883 × 325,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,514x = 106,199,729,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,199,729,689/210,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,478.23
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