Finding the Third Proportional to 210,006 and 460,849.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,006 and 460,849.50 is: 1,011,315.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,006 : 460,849.50 = 460,849.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,006/460,849.50 = 460,849.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,006x = 460,849.50 × 460,849.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,006x = 212,382,261,650.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,382,261,650.25/210,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,011,315.21
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