Finding the Third Proportional to 210,825 and 456,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,825 and 456,642 is: 989,075.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,825 : 456,642 = 456,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,825/456,642 = 456,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,825x = 456,642 × 456,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,825x = 208,521,916,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,521,916,164/210,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,075.85
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