Finding the Third Proportional to 215,694 and 453,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,694 and 453,744 is: 954,517.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,694 : 453,744 = 453,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,694/453,744 = 453,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,694x = 453,744 × 453,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,694x = 205,883,617,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,883,617,536/215,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,517.13
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