Finding the Third Proportional to 210,815 and 276,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,815 and 276,784 is: 363,396.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,815 : 276,784 = 276,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,815/276,784 = 276,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,815x = 276,784 × 276,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,815x = 76,609,382,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,609,382,656/210,815 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,396.26
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