Finding the Third Proportional to 213,606 and 455,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,606 and 455,808 is: 972,636.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,606 : 455,808 = 455,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,606/455,808 = 455,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,606x = 455,808 × 455,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,606x = 207,760,932,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,760,932,864/213,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,636.22
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