Finding the Third Proportional to 210,438 and 315,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,438 and 315,900 is: 474,214.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,438 : 315,900 = 315,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,438/315,900 = 315,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,438x = 315,900 × 315,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,438x = 99,792,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,792,810,000/210,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,214.78
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