Finding the Third Proportional to 210,514 and 401,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,514 and 401,628 is: 766,243.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,514 : 401,628 = 401,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,514/401,628 = 401,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,514x = 401,628 × 401,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,514x = 161,305,050,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,305,050,384/210,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,243.81
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