Finding the Third Proportional to 210,306 and 455,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,306 and 455,586 is: 986,936.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,306 : 455,586 = 455,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,306/455,586 = 455,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,306x = 455,586 × 455,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,306x = 207,558,603,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,558,603,396/210,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,936.19
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