Finding the Third Proportional to 210,873 and 454,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,873 and 454,965 is: 981,601.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,873 : 454,965 = 454,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,873/454,965 = 454,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,873x = 454,965 × 454,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,873x = 206,993,151,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,993,151,225/210,873 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,601.02
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