Finding the Third Proportional to 210,890 and 322,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,890 and 322,600 is: 493,483.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,890 : 322,600 = 322,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,890/322,600 = 322,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,890x = 322,600 × 322,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,890x = 104,070,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,070,760,000/210,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,483.62
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