Finding the Third Proportional to 211,172 and 455,351.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,172 and 455,351.50 is: 981,877.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,172 : 455,351.50 = 455,351.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,172/455,351.50 = 455,351.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,172x = 455,351.50 × 455,351.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,172x = 207,344,988,552.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,344,988,552.25/211,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,877.28
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