Finding the Third Proportional to 210,671 and 298,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,671 and 298,092 is: 421,789.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,671 : 298,092 = 298,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,671/298,092 = 298,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,671x = 298,092 × 298,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,671x = 88,858,840,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,858,840,464/210,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,789.62
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