Finding the Third Proportional to 211,161 and 455,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,161 and 455,540 is: 982,741.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,161 : 455,540 = 455,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,161/455,540 = 455,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,161x = 455,540 × 455,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,161x = 207,516,691,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,516,691,600/211,161 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,741.56
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