Finding the Third Proportional to 210,771 and 321,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,771 and 321,408 is: 490,120.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,771 : 321,408 = 321,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,771/321,408 = 321,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,771x = 321,408 × 321,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,771x = 103,303,102,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,303,102,464/210,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,120.09
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