Finding the Third Proportional to 210,834 and 326,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,834 and 326,103 is: 504,392.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,834 : 326,103 = 326,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,834/326,103 = 326,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,834x = 326,103 × 326,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,834x = 106,343,166,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,343,166,609/210,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,392.87
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