Finding the Third Proportional to 210,434 and 454,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,434 and 454,760 is: 982,762.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,434 : 454,760 = 454,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,434/454,760 = 454,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,434x = 454,760 × 454,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,434x = 206,806,657,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,806,657,600/210,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,762.56
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