Finding the Third Proportional to 211,455 and 455,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,455 and 455,919 is: 983,008.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,455 : 455,919 = 455,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,455/455,919 = 455,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,455x = 455,919 × 455,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,455x = 207,862,134,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,862,134,561/211,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 983,008.84
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