Finding the Third Proportional to 210,162 and 451,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,162 and 451,428 is: 969,667.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,162 : 451,428 = 451,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,162/451,428 = 451,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,162x = 451,428 × 451,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,162x = 203,787,239,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,787,239,184/210,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 969,667.40
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