Finding the Third Proportional to 211,466 and 455,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,466 and 455,940 is: 983,048.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,466 : 455,940 = 455,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,466/455,940 = 455,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,466x = 455,940 × 455,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,466x = 207,881,283,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,881,283,600/211,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 983,048.26
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