Finding the Third Proportional to 210,657 and 450,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,657 and 450,838 is: 964,861.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,657 : 450,838 = 450,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,657/450,838 = 450,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,657x = 450,838 × 450,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,657x = 203,254,902,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,254,902,244/210,657 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,861.85
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