Finding the Third Proportional to 210,932 and 458,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,932 and 458,344 is: 995,957.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,932 : 458,344 = 458,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,932/458,344 = 458,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,932x = 458,344 × 458,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,932x = 210,079,222,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,079,222,336/210,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 995,957.10
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