Finding the Third Proportional to 215,330 and 454,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,330 and 454,198 is: 958,044.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,330 : 454,198 = 454,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,330/454,198 = 454,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,330x = 454,198 × 454,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,330x = 206,295,823,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,295,823,204/215,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958,044.97
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