Finding the Third Proportional to 210,598 and 323,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,598 and 323,538 is: 497,045.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,598 : 323,538 = 323,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,598/323,538 = 323,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,598x = 323,538 × 323,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,598x = 104,676,837,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,676,837,444/210,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,045.73
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