Finding the Third Proportional to 213,544 and 453,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,544 and 453,426 is: 962,776.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,544 : 453,426 = 453,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,544/453,426 = 453,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,544x = 453,426 × 453,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,544x = 205,595,137,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,595,137,476/213,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 962,776.47
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