Finding the Third Proportional to 210,998 and 455,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,998 and 455,287 is: 982,408.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,998 : 455,287 = 455,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,998/455,287 = 455,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,998x = 455,287 × 455,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,998x = 207,286,252,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,286,252,369/210,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,408.61
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