Finding the Third Proportional to 210,871 and 454,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,871 and 454,958 is: 981,580.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,871 : 454,958 = 454,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,871/454,958 = 454,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,871x = 454,958 × 454,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,871x = 206,986,781,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,986,781,764/210,871 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,580.12
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