Finding the Third Proportional to 210,438 and 314,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,438 and 314,766 is: 470,816.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,438 : 314,766 = 314,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,438/314,766 = 314,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,438x = 314,766 × 314,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,438x = 99,077,634,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,077,634,756/210,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 470,816.27
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