Finding the Third Proportional to 211,970 and 318,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,970 and 318,410 is: 478,298.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,970 : 318,410 = 318,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,970/318,410 = 318,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,970x = 318,410 × 318,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,970x = 101,384,928,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,384,928,100/211,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,298.48
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