Finding the Third Proportional to 210,966 and 454,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,966 and 454,920 is: 980,974.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,966 : 454,920 = 454,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,966/454,920 = 454,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,966x = 454,920 × 454,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,966x = 206,952,206,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,952,206,400/210,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,974.22
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