Finding the Third Proportional to 211,476 and 455,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,476 and 455,964 is: 983,105.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,476 : 455,964 = 455,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,476/455,964 = 455,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,476x = 455,964 × 455,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,476x = 207,903,169,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,903,169,296/211,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 983,105.27
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