Finding the Third Proportional to 210,928 and 458,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,928 and 458,336 is: 995,941.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,928 : 458,336 = 458,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,928/458,336 = 458,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,928x = 458,336 × 458,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,928x = 210,071,888,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,071,888,896/210,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 995,941.22
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