Finding the Third Proportional to 210,191 and 317,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,191 and 317,466 is: 479,490.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,191 : 317,466 = 317,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,191/317,466 = 317,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,191x = 317,466 × 317,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,191x = 100,784,661,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,784,661,156/210,191 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,490.85
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