Finding the Third Proportional to 211,303 and 469,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,303 and 469,851 is: 1,044,755.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,303 : 469,851 = 469,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,303/469,851 = 469,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,303x = 469,851 × 469,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,303x = 220,759,962,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,759,962,201/211,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,044,755.46
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