Finding the Third Proportional to 212,990 and 454,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,990 and 454,395 is: 969,410.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,990 : 454,395 = 454,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,990/454,395 = 454,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,990x = 454,395 × 454,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,990x = 206,474,816,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,474,816,025/212,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 969,410.85
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