Finding the Third Proportional to 218,115 and 455,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,115 and 455,994 is: 953,306.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,115 : 455,994 = 455,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,115/455,994 = 455,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,115x = 455,994 × 455,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,115x = 207,930,528,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,930,528,036/218,115 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,306.87
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