Finding the Third Proportional to 211,461 and 455,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,461 and 455,928 is: 983,019.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,461 : 455,928 = 455,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,461/455,928 = 455,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,461x = 455,928 × 455,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,461x = 207,870,341,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,870,341,184/211,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 983,019.76
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