Finding the Third Proportional to 213,626 and 454,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,626 and 454,864 is: 968,520.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,626 : 454,864 = 454,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,626/454,864 = 454,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,626x = 454,864 × 454,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,626x = 206,901,258,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,901,258,496/213,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,520.96
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