Finding the Third Proportional to 213,684 and 455,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,684 and 455,970 is: 972,972.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,684 : 455,970 = 455,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,684/455,970 = 455,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,684x = 455,970 × 455,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,684x = 207,908,640,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,908,640,900/213,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,972.43
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