Finding the Third Proportional to 210,975 and 281,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,975 and 281,826 is: 376,470.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,975 : 281,826 = 281,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,975/281,826 = 281,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,975x = 281,826 × 281,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,975x = 79,425,894,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,425,894,276/210,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,470.64
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