Finding the Third Proportional to 210,018 and 311,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,018 and 311,730 is: 462,701.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,018 : 311,730 = 311,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,018/311,730 = 311,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,018x = 311,730 × 311,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,018x = 97,175,592,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,175,592,900/210,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,701.26
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