Finding the Third Proportional to 210,824 and 273,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,824 and 273,588 is: 355,037.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,824 : 273,588 = 273,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,824/273,588 = 273,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,824x = 273,588 × 273,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,824x = 74,850,393,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,850,393,744/210,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,037.35
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