Finding the Third Proportional to 212,734 and 453,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,734 and 453,626 is: 967,295.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,734 : 453,626 = 453,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,734/453,626 = 453,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,734x = 453,626 × 453,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,734x = 205,776,547,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,776,547,876/212,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,295.06
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