Finding the Third Proportional to 211,970 and 449,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,970 and 449,212 is: 951,981.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,970 : 449,212 = 449,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,970/449,212 = 449,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,970x = 449,212 × 449,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,970x = 201,791,420,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,791,420,944/211,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 951,981.04
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