Finding the Third Proportional to 211,168 and 455,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,168 and 455,342 is: 981,854.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,168 : 455,342 = 455,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,168/455,342 = 455,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,168x = 455,342 × 455,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,168x = 207,336,336,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,336,336,964/211,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,854.91
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