Finding the Third Proportional to 316,218 and 415,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,218 and 415,170 is: 545,086.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,218 : 415,170 = 415,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,218/415,170 = 415,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,218x = 415,170 × 415,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,218x = 172,366,128,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,366,128,900/316,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,086.39
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