Finding the Third Proportional to 210,883.50 and 455,451.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,883.50 and 455,451.75 is: 983,653.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,883.50 : 455,451.75 = 455,451.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,883.50/455,451.75 = 455,451.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,883.50x = 455,451.75 × 455,451.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,883.50x = 207,436,296,578.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,436,296,578.06/210,883.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 983,653.52
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