Finding the Third Proportional to 217,250 and 454,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,250 and 454,360 is: 950,255.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,250 : 454,360 = 454,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,250/454,360 = 454,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,250x = 454,360 × 454,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,250x = 206,443,009,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,443,009,600/217,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,255.51
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