Finding the Third Proportional to 211,722 and 454,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,722 and 454,146 is: 974,148.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,722 : 454,146 = 454,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,722/454,146 = 454,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,722x = 454,146 × 454,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,722x = 206,248,589,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,248,589,316/211,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,148.12
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