Finding the Third Proportional to 210,474 and 320,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,474 and 320,964 is: 489,456.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,474 : 320,964 = 320,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,474/320,964 = 320,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,474x = 320,964 × 320,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,474x = 103,017,889,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,017,889,296/210,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,456.60
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