Finding the Third Proportional to 210,530 and 304,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,530 and 304,738 is: 441,102.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,530 : 304,738 = 304,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,530/304,738 = 304,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,530x = 304,738 × 304,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,530x = 92,865,248,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,865,248,644/210,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,102.21
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