Finding the Third Proportional to 210,934 and 455,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,934 and 455,016 is: 981,537.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,934 : 455,016 = 455,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,934/455,016 = 455,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,934x = 455,016 × 455,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,934x = 207,039,560,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,039,560,256/210,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,537.16
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