Finding the Third Proportional to 211,714 and 452,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,714 and 452,952 is: 969,069.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,714 : 452,952 = 452,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,714/452,952 = 452,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,714x = 452,952 × 452,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,714x = 205,165,514,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,165,514,304/211,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 969,069.19
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