Finding the Third Proportional to 210,984 and 301,491
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,984 and 301,491 is: 430,823.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,984 : 301,491 = 301,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,984/301,491 = 301,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,984x = 301,491 × 301,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,984x = 90,896,823,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,896,823,081/210,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,823.30
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