Finding the Third Proportional to 211,179 and 461,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,179 and 461,724 is: 1,009,518.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,179 : 461,724 = 461,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,179/461,724 = 461,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,179x = 461,724 × 461,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,179x = 213,189,052,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,189,052,176/211,179 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,009,518.24
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