Finding the Third Proportional to 210,154 and 314,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,154 and 314,488 is: 470,620.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,154 : 314,488 = 314,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,154/314,488 = 314,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,154x = 314,488 × 314,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,154x = 98,902,702,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,902,702,144/210,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 470,620.13
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