Finding the Third Proportional to 209,142 and 315,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,142 and 315,675 is: 476,473.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,142 : 315,675 = 315,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,142/315,675 = 315,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,142x = 315,675 × 315,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,142x = 99,650,705,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,650,705,625/209,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,473.91
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