Finding the Third Proportional to 210,780 and 321,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,780 and 321,422 is: 490,141.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,780 : 321,422 = 321,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,780/321,422 = 321,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,780x = 321,422 × 321,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,780x = 103,312,102,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,312,102,084/210,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,141.86
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