Finding the Third Proportional to 210,835 and 451,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,835 and 451,802 is: 968,174.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,835 : 451,802 = 451,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,835/451,802 = 451,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,835x = 451,802 × 451,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,835x = 204,125,047,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,125,047,204/210,835 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,174.39
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