Finding the Third Proportional to 215,580 and 453,483
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,580 and 453,483 is: 953,923.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,580 : 453,483 = 453,483 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,580/453,483 = 453,483/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,580x = 453,483 × 453,483 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,580x = 205,646,831,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,646,831,289/215,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,923.51
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