Finding the Third Proportional to 213,540 and 453,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,540 and 453,418 is: 962,760.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,540 : 453,418 = 453,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,540/453,418 = 453,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,540x = 453,418 × 453,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,540x = 205,587,882,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,587,882,724/213,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 962,760.53
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