Finding the Third Proportional to 211,689 and 456,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,689 and 456,616 is: 984,926.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,689 : 456,616 = 456,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,689/456,616 = 456,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,689x = 456,616 × 456,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,689x = 208,498,171,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,498,171,456/211,689 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,926.81
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