Finding the Third Proportional to 211,639 and 451,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,639 and 451,982 is: 965,265.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,639 : 451,982 = 451,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,639/451,982 = 451,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,639x = 451,982 × 451,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,639x = 204,287,728,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,287,728,324/211,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,265.04
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