Finding the Third Proportional to 210,363.75 and 456,394.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,363.75 and 456,394.50 is: 990,170.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,363.75 : 456,394.50 = 456,394.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,363.75/456,394.50 = 456,394.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,363.75x = 456,394.50 × 456,394.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,363.75x = 208,295,939,630.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,295,939,630.25/210,363.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,170.31
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