Finding the Third Proportional to 210,252 and 317,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,252 and 317,565 is: 479,650.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,252 : 317,565 = 317,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,252/317,565 = 317,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,252x = 317,565 × 317,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,252x = 100,847,529,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,847,529,225/210,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,650.75
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