Finding the Third Proportional to 210,016 and 314,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,016 and 314,940 is: 472,284.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,016 : 314,940 = 314,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,016/314,940 = 314,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,016x = 314,940 × 314,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,016x = 99,187,203,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,187,203,600/210,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,284.03
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