Finding the Third Proportional to 209,248 and 314,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,248 and 314,340 is: 472,213.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,248 : 314,340 = 314,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,248/314,340 = 314,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,248x = 314,340 × 314,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,248x = 98,809,635,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,809,635,600/209,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,213.05
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