Finding the Third Proportional to 211,281 and 453,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,281 and 453,306 is: 972,573.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,281 : 453,306 = 453,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,281/453,306 = 453,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,281x = 453,306 × 453,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,281x = 205,486,329,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,486,329,636/211,281 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,573.63
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