Finding the Third Proportional to 211,784 and 454,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,784 and 454,276 is: 974,420.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,784 : 454,276 = 454,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,784/454,276 = 454,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,784x = 454,276 × 454,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,784x = 206,366,684,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,366,684,176/211,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,420.56
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