Finding the Third Proportional to 210,756 and 374,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,756 and 374,730 is: 666,280.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,756 : 374,730 = 374,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,756/374,730 = 374,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,756x = 374,730 × 374,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,756x = 140,422,572,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,422,572,900/210,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,280.31
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