Finding the Third Proportional to 217,490 and 306,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,490 and 306,270 is: 431,290.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,490 : 306,270 = 306,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,490/306,270 = 306,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,490x = 306,270 × 306,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,490x = 93,801,312,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,801,312,900/217,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,290.23
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