Finding the Third Proportional to 315,210 and 473,139
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,210 and 473,139 is: 710,194.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,210 : 473,139 = 473,139 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,210/473,139 = 473,139/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,210x = 473,139 × 473,139 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,210x = 223,860,513,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,860,513,321/315,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,194.83
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