Finding the Third Proportional to 210,872 and 454,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,872 and 454,960 is: 981,584.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,872 : 454,960 = 454,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,872/454,960 = 454,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,872x = 454,960 × 454,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,872x = 206,988,601,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,988,601,600/210,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,584.10
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