Finding the Third Proportional to 210,969 and 429,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,969 and 429,772 is: 875,502.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,969 : 429,772 = 429,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,969/429,772 = 429,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,969x = 429,772 × 429,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,969x = 184,703,971,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,703,971,984/210,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 875,502.90
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