Finding the Third Proportional to 210,728 and 323,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,728 and 323,136 is: 495,505.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,728 : 323,136 = 323,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,728/323,136 = 323,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,728x = 323,136 × 323,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,728x = 104,416,874,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,416,874,496/210,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,505.46
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