Finding the Third Proportional to 210,474 and 315,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,474 and 315,951 is: 474,286.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,474 : 315,951 = 315,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,474/315,951 = 315,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,474x = 315,951 × 315,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,474x = 99,825,034,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,825,034,401/210,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,286.77
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