Finding the Third Proportional to 210,778 and 374,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,778 and 374,774 is: 666,367.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,778 : 374,774 = 374,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,778/374,774 = 374,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,778x = 374,774 × 374,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,778x = 140,455,551,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,455,551,076/210,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,367.23
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