Finding the Third Proportional to 212,924 and 454,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,924 and 454,414 is: 969,792.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,924 : 454,414 = 454,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,924/454,414 = 454,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,924x = 454,414 × 454,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,924x = 206,492,083,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,492,083,396/212,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 969,792.43
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