Finding the Third Proportional to 211,400 and 452,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,400 and 452,320 is: 967,802.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,400 : 452,320 = 452,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,400/452,320 = 452,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,400x = 452,320 × 452,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,400x = 204,593,382,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,593,382,400/211,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,802.19
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