Finding the Third Proportional to 210,756 and 402,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,756 and 402,072 is: 767,057.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,756 : 402,072 = 402,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,756/402,072 = 402,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,756x = 402,072 × 402,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,756x = 161,661,893,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,661,893,184/210,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,057.13
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