Finding the Third Proportional to 209,480 and 314,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,480 and 314,151 is: 471,123.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,480 : 314,151 = 314,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,480/314,151 = 314,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,480x = 314,151 × 314,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,480x = 98,690,850,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,690,850,801/209,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,123.02
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