Finding the Third Proportional to 210,681 and 446,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,681 and 446,148 is: 944,784
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,681 : 446,148 = 446,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,681/446,148 = 446,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,681x = 446,148 × 446,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,681x = 199,048,037,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,048,037,904/210,681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,784
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