Finding the Third Proportional to 210,876 and 454,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,876 and 454,966 is: 981,591.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,876 : 454,966 = 454,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,876/454,966 = 454,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,876x = 454,966 × 454,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,876x = 206,994,061,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,994,061,156/210,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,591.37
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