Finding the Third Proportional to 215,592 and 453,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,592 and 453,528 is: 954,059.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,592 : 453,528 = 453,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,592/453,528 = 453,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,592x = 453,528 × 453,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,592x = 205,687,646,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,687,646,784/215,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,059.74
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