Finding the Third Proportional to 210,124 and 315,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,124 and 315,400 is: 473,421.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,124 : 315,400 = 315,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,124/315,400 = 315,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,124x = 315,400 × 315,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,124x = 99,477,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,477,160,000/210,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,421.22
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