Finding the Third Proportional to 210,774 and 374,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,774 and 374,766 is: 666,351.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,774 : 374,766 = 374,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,774/374,766 = 374,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,774x = 374,766 × 374,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,774x = 140,449,554,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,449,554,756/210,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,351.42
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