Finding the Third Proportional to 210,342 and 454,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,342 and 454,596 is: 982,483.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,342 : 454,596 = 454,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,342/454,596 = 454,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,342x = 454,596 × 454,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,342x = 206,657,523,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,657,523,216/210,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,483.40
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