Finding the Third Proportional to 210,518 and 454,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,518 and 454,732 is: 982,249.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,518 : 454,732 = 454,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,518/454,732 = 454,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,518x = 454,732 × 454,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,518x = 206,781,191,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,781,191,824/210,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,249.46
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