Finding the Third Proportional to 210,979.50 and 452,440.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,979.50 and 452,440.50 is: 970,247.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,979.50 : 452,440.50 = 452,440.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,979.50/452,440.50 = 452,440.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,979.50x = 452,440.50 × 452,440.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,979.50x = 204,702,406,040.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,702,406,040.25/210,979.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 970,247.85
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