Finding the Third Proportional to 210,134 and 315,417
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,134 and 315,417 is: 473,449.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,134 : 315,417 = 315,417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,134/315,417 = 315,417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,134x = 315,417 × 315,417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,134x = 99,487,883,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,487,883,889/210,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,449.72
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