Finding the Third Proportional to 210,932 and 455,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,932 and 455,014 is: 981,537.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,932 : 455,014 = 455,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,932/455,014 = 455,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,932x = 455,014 × 455,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,932x = 207,037,740,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,037,740,196/210,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,537.84
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