Finding the Third Proportional to 210,938 and 455,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,938 and 455,024 is: 981,553.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,938 : 455,024 = 455,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,938/455,024 = 455,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,938x = 455,024 × 455,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,938x = 207,046,840,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,046,840,576/210,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,553.07
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