Finding the Third Proportional to 212,988 and 454,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,988 and 454,391 is: 969,402.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,988 : 454,391 = 454,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,988/454,391 = 454,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,988x = 454,391 × 454,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,988x = 206,471,180,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,471,180,881/212,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 969,402.88
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