Finding the Third Proportional to 216,610 and 450,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,610 and 450,554 is: 937,163.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,610 : 450,554 = 450,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,610/450,554 = 450,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,610x = 450,554 × 450,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,610x = 202,998,906,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,998,906,916/216,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 937,163.14
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