Finding the Third Proportional to 210,336 and 456,160.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,336 and 456,160.50 is: 989,285.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,336 : 456,160.50 = 456,160.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,336/456,160.50 = 456,160.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,336x = 456,160.50 × 456,160.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,336x = 208,082,401,760.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,082,401,760.25/210,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,285.72
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