Finding the Third Proportional to 210,471.38 and 461,687.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,471.38 and 461,687.63 is: 1,012,752.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,471.38 : 461,687.63 = 461,687.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,471.38/461,687.63 = 461,687.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,471.38x = 461,687.63 × 461,687.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,471.38x = 213,155,463,078.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,155,463,078.14/210,471.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,012,752.75
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