Finding the Third Proportional to 210,624 and 273,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,624 and 273,240 is: 354,470.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,624 : 273,240 = 273,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,624/273,240 = 273,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,624x = 273,240 × 273,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,624x = 74,660,097,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,660,097,600/210,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,470.99
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