Finding the Third Proportional to 210,850 and 451,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,850 and 451,832 is: 968,234.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,850 : 451,832 = 451,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,850/451,832 = 451,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,850x = 451,832 × 451,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,850x = 204,152,156,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,152,156,224/210,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,234.08
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