Finding the Third Proportional to 213,678 and 455,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,678 and 455,952 is: 972,922.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,678 : 455,952 = 455,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,678/455,952 = 455,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,678x = 455,952 × 455,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,678x = 207,892,226,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,892,226,304/213,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,922.93
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