Finding the Third Proportional to 210,681 and 391,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,681 and 391,473 is: 727,408.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,681 : 391,473 = 391,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,681/391,473 = 391,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,681x = 391,473 × 391,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,681x = 153,251,109,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,251,109,729/210,681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,408.31
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