Finding the Third Proportional to 210,981 and 454,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,981 and 454,943 is: 981,003.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,981 : 454,943 = 454,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,981/454,943 = 454,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,981x = 454,943 × 454,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,981x = 206,973,133,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,973,133,249/210,981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,003.66
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