Finding the Third Proportional to 218,865 and 452,895
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,865 and 452,895 is: 937,170.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,865 : 452,895 = 452,895 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,865/452,895 = 452,895/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,865x = 452,895 × 452,895 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,865x = 205,113,881,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,113,881,025/218,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 937,170.77
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