Finding the Third Proportional to 211,076 and 455,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,076 and 455,830 is: 984,389.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,076 : 455,830 = 455,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,076/455,830 = 455,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,076x = 455,830 × 455,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,076x = 207,780,988,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,780,988,900/211,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,389.46
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