Finding the Third Proportional to 210,456 and 315,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,456 and 315,924 is: 474,246.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,456 : 315,924 = 315,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,456/315,924 = 315,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,456x = 315,924 × 315,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,456x = 99,807,973,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,807,973,776/210,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,246.27
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