Finding the Third Proportional to 210,142 and 315,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,142 and 315,430 is: 473,470.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,142 : 315,430 = 315,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,142/315,430 = 315,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,142x = 315,430 × 315,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,142x = 99,496,084,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,496,084,900/210,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,470.72
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