Finding the Third Proportional to 210,777 and 308,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,777 and 308,277 is: 450,877.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,777 : 308,277 = 308,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,777/308,277 = 308,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,777x = 308,277 × 308,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,777x = 95,034,708,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,034,708,729/210,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,877.98
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