Finding the Third Proportional to 210,940 and 325,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,940 and 325,722 is: 502,962.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,940 : 325,722 = 325,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,940/325,722 = 325,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,940x = 325,722 × 325,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,940x = 106,094,821,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,094,821,284/210,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,962.08
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