Finding the Third Proportional to 210,770 and 507,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,770 and 507,953 is: 1,224,160.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,770 : 507,953 = 507,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,770/507,953 = 507,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,770x = 507,953 × 507,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,770x = 258,016,250,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,016,250,209/210,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,224,160.22
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