Finding the Third Proportional to 210,264 and 455,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,264 and 455,524 is: 986,864.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,264 : 455,524 = 455,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,264/455,524 = 455,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,264x = 455,524 × 455,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,264x = 207,502,114,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,502,114,576/210,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,864.68
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