Finding the Third Proportional to 210,768 and 321,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,768 and 321,504 is: 490,419.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,768 : 321,504 = 321,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,768/321,504 = 321,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,768x = 321,504 × 321,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,768x = 103,364,822,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,364,822,016/210,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,419.90
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