Finding the Third Proportional to 212,976 and 455,503.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,976 and 455,503.50 is: 974,210.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,976 : 455,503.50 = 455,503.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,976/455,503.50 = 455,503.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,976x = 455,503.50 × 455,503.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,976x = 207,483,438,512.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,483,438,512.25/212,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,210.42
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