Finding the Third Proportional to 210,492.50 and 450,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,492.50 and 450,874 is: 965,770.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,492.50 : 450,874 = 450,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,492.50/450,874 = 450,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,492.50x = 450,874 × 450,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,492.50x = 203,287,363,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,287,363,876/210,492.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,770.11
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