Finding the Third Proportional to 210,366 and 456,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,366 and 456,399 is: 990,179.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,366 : 456,399 = 456,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,366/456,399 = 456,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,366x = 456,399 × 456,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,366x = 208,300,047,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,300,047,201/210,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,179.25
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