Finding the Third Proportional to 210,571 and 458,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,571 and 458,035 is: 996,319.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,571 : 458,035 = 458,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,571/458,035 = 458,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,571x = 458,035 × 458,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,571x = 209,796,061,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,796,061,225/210,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,319.82
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