Finding the Third Proportional to 210,534 and 467,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,534 and 467,724 is: 1,039,099.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,534 : 467,724 = 467,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,534/467,724 = 467,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,534x = 467,724 × 467,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,534x = 218,765,740,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,765,740,176/210,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,039,099.34
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