Finding the Third Proportional to 213,680 and 455,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,680 and 455,962 is: 972,956.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,680 : 455,962 = 455,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,680/455,962 = 455,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,680x = 455,962 × 455,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,680x = 207,901,345,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,901,345,444/213,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,956.50
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