Finding the Third Proportional to 218,110 and 456,085
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,110 and 456,085 is: 953,709.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,110 : 456,085 = 456,085 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,110/456,085 = 456,085/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,110x = 456,085 × 456,085 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,110x = 208,013,527,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,013,527,225/218,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,709.26
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