Finding the Third Proportional to 210,460 and 315,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,460 and 315,930 is: 474,255.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,460 : 315,930 = 315,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,460/315,930 = 315,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,460x = 315,930 × 315,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,460x = 99,811,764,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,811,764,900/210,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,255.27
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