Finding the Third Proportional to 211,776 and 454,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,776 and 454,260 is: 974,388.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,776 : 454,260 = 454,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,776/454,260 = 454,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,776x = 454,260 × 454,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,776x = 206,352,147,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,352,147,600/211,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,388.73
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