Finding the Third Proportional to 210,921 and 460,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,921 and 460,422 is: 1,005,060.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,921 : 460,422 = 460,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,921/460,422 = 460,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,921x = 460,422 × 460,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,921x = 211,988,418,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,988,418,084/210,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,005,060.75
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