Finding the Third Proportional to 210,442 and 314,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,442 and 314,772 is: 470,825.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,442 : 314,772 = 314,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,442/314,772 = 314,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,442x = 314,772 × 314,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,442x = 99,081,411,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,081,411,984/210,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 470,825.27
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