Finding the Third Proportional to 215,688 and 453,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,688 and 453,680 is: 954,274.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,688 : 453,680 = 453,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,688/453,680 = 453,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,688x = 453,680 × 453,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,688x = 205,825,542,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,825,542,400/215,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,274.43
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