Finding the Third Proportional to 210,258 and 458,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,258 and 458,532 is: 999,969.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,258 : 458,532 = 458,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,258/458,532 = 458,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,258x = 458,532 × 458,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,258x = 210,251,595,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,251,595,024/210,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 999,969.54
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