Finding the Third Proportional to 210,552 and 273,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,552 and 273,186 is: 354,452.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,552 : 273,186 = 273,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,552/273,186 = 273,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,552x = 273,186 × 273,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,552x = 74,630,590,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,630,590,596/210,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,452.06
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