Finding the Third Proportional to 211,150 and 455,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,150 and 455,515 is: 982,684.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,150 : 455,515 = 455,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,150/455,515 = 455,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,150x = 455,515 × 455,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,150x = 207,493,915,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,493,915,225/211,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,684.89
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