Finding the Third Proportional to 217,051 and 450,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,051 and 450,733 is: 936,002.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,051 : 450,733 = 450,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,051/450,733 = 450,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,051x = 450,733 × 450,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,051x = 203,160,237,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,160,237,289/217,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,002.31
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