Finding the Third Proportional to 210,176 and 315,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,176 and 315,472 is: 473,520.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,176 : 315,472 = 315,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,176/315,472 = 315,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,176x = 315,472 × 315,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,176x = 99,522,582,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,522,582,784/210,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,520.21
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