Finding the Third Proportional to 210,362 and 317,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,362 and 317,721 is: 479,871.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,362 : 317,721 = 317,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,362/317,721 = 317,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,362x = 317,721 × 317,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,362x = 100,946,633,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,946,633,841/210,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,871.05
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