Finding the Third Proportional to 211,410 and 456,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,410 and 456,804 is: 987,038.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,410 : 456,804 = 456,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,410/456,804 = 456,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,410x = 456,804 × 456,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,410x = 208,669,894,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,669,894,416/211,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,038.90
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