Finding the Third Proportional to 210,516 and 325,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,516 and 325,886 is: 504,482.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,516 : 325,886 = 325,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,516/325,886 = 325,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,516x = 325,886 × 325,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,516x = 106,201,684,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,201,684,996/210,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,482.72
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