Finding the Third Proportional to 210,772 and 308,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,772 and 308,262 is: 450,844.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,772 : 308,262 = 308,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,772/308,262 = 308,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,772x = 308,262 × 308,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,772x = 95,025,460,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,025,460,644/210,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,844.80
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