Finding the Third Proportional to 210,854 and 337,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,854 and 337,236 is: 539,369.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,854 : 337,236 = 337,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,854/337,236 = 337,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,854x = 337,236 × 337,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,854x = 113,728,119,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,728,119,696/210,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,369.04
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