Finding the Third Proportional to 216,624 and 450,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,624 and 450,582 is: 937,219.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,624 : 450,582 = 450,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,624/450,582 = 450,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,624x = 450,582 × 450,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,624x = 203,024,138,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,024,138,724/216,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 937,219.05
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