Finding the Third Proportional to 211,072 and 455,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,072 and 455,822 is: 984,373.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,072 : 455,822 = 455,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,072/455,822 = 455,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,072x = 455,822 × 455,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,072x = 207,773,695,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,773,695,684/211,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,373.56
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