Finding the Third Proportional to 210,164 and 315,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,164 and 315,460 is: 473,511.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,164 : 315,460 = 315,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,164/315,460 = 315,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,164x = 315,460 × 315,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,164x = 99,515,011,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,515,011,600/210,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,511.22
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