Finding the Third Proportional to 210,957.75 and 281,805.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,957.75 and 281,805.75 is: 376,447.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,957.75 : 281,805.75 = 281,805.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,957.75/281,805.75 = 281,805.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,957.75x = 281,805.75 × 281,805.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,957.75x = 79,414,480,733.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,414,480,733.06/210,957.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,447.33
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