Finding the Third Proportional to 282,199 and 376,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 282,199 and 376,210 is: 501,539.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,199 : 376,210 = 376,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,199/376,210 = 376,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,199x = 376,210 × 376,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,199x = 141,533,964,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,533,964,100/282,199 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501,539.57
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