Finding the Third Proportional to 210,538 and 323,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,538 and 323,616 is: 497,427.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,538 : 323,616 = 323,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,538/323,616 = 323,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,538x = 323,616 × 323,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,538x = 104,727,315,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,727,315,456/210,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,427.14
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