Finding the Third Proportional to 211,074 and 451,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,074 and 451,672 is: 966,521.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,074 : 451,672 = 451,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,074/451,672 = 451,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,074x = 451,672 × 451,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,074x = 204,007,595,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,007,595,584/211,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 966,521.67
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