Finding the Third Proportional to 211,877.44 and 457,364.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,877.44 and 457,364.81 is: 987,281.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,877.44 : 457,364.81 = 457,364.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,877.44/457,364.81 = 457,364.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,877.44x = 457,364.81 × 457,364.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,877.44x = 209,182,571,713.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,182,571,713.16/211,877.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,281.02
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