Finding the Third Proportional to 212,724 and 453,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,724 and 453,606 is: 967,255.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,724 : 453,606 = 453,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,724/453,606 = 453,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,724x = 453,606 × 453,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,724x = 205,758,403,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,758,403,236/212,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,255.24
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