Finding the Third Proportional to 210,956 and 317,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,956 and 317,330 is: 477,342.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,956 : 317,330 = 317,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,956/317,330 = 317,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,956x = 317,330 × 317,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,956x = 100,698,328,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,698,328,900/210,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,342.81
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